Contradiction with Proverbs 16:18
Exodus 28:12 speaks of glory and purpose in the priestly attire, while Proverbs emphasizes pride leading to downfall, suggesting caution in claims of glory.
Proverbs 16:18: Pride [goeth] before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.
Contradiction with Matthew 23:5
Jesus critiques the Pharisees for showy displays of piety, contrasting with the ornate, purposeful priestly garments described in Exodus 28:12.
Matthew 23:5: But all their works they do for to be seen of men: they make broad their phylacteries, and enlarge the borders of their garments, [phylacteries: pieces of parchment containing sentences of the law]
Contradiction with Isaiah 1:11
The emphasis on ritual and adornment in Exodus is contrasted with Isaiah’s message that God desires sincere hearts over ritualistic sacrifices and attire.
Isaiah 1:11: To what purpose [is] the multitude of your sacrifices unto me? saith the LORD: I am full of the burnt offerings of rams, and the fat of fed beasts; and I delight not in the blood of bullocks, or of lambs, or of he goats. [he goats: Heb. great he goats]
Contradiction with Romans 2:29
Paul's focus on inward faith rather than outward symbols contradicts Exodus 28:12’s emphasis on external priestly adornments.
Romans 2:29: But he [is] a Jew, which is one inwardly; and circumcision [is that] of the heart, in the spirit, [and] not in the letter; whose praise [is] not of men, but of God.
Contradiction with 1 Samuel 16:7
The Lord’s preference for inner character over outward appearance contradicts the significance placed on priestly garments in Exodus 28:12.
1 Samuel 16:7: But the LORD said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for [the LORD seeth] not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart. [outward...: Heb. eyes]