Contradictions and Paradoxes in Exodus 27:9

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Exodus 27:9 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Exodus 27:9. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, God is telling the people to make a special curtain for the holy tent where they worship. This curtain should be made of nice linen fabric and be very long to cover one side of the tent.

Exodus 27:9: And thou shalt make the court of the tabernacle: for the south side southward [there shall be] hangings for the court [of] fine twined linen of an hundred cubits long for one side:

Contradiction with Matthew 12:6

Exodus 27:9 describes the construction of the tabernacle, implying divine presence in a physical structure; Matthew 12:6 indicates that a greater presence than the temple (Jesus) is here.

Matthew 12:6: But I say unto you, That in this place is [one] greater than the temple.

Contradiction with John 4:24

Exodus 27:9 involves worship through a physical tabernacle; John 4:24 states that worship must be in spirit and truth, emphasizing spiritual over physical.

John 4:24: God [is] a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship [him] in spirit and in truth.

Contradiction with Acts 7:48

Exodus 27:9 concerns the sacredness of physical structures; Acts 7:48 asserts that the Most High does not dwell in temples made with hands.

Acts 7:48: Howbeit the most High dwelleth not in temples made with hands; as saith the prophet,

Contradiction with Hebrews 9:11

Exodus 27:9 details an earthly tabernacle; Hebrews 9:11 speaks of a greater and more perfect tabernacle not made with hands.

Hebrews 9:11: But Christ being come an high priest of good things to come, by a greater and more perfect tabernacle, not made with hands, that is to say, not of this building;
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