Contradictions and Paradoxes in Exodus 28:13

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Exodus 28:13 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Exodus 28:13. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, God told people to make special gold holders for the priests' clothes. These holders would help keep special stones in place to make the clothes beautiful and important.

Exodus 28:13: And thou shalt make ouches [of] gold;

Contradiction with James 2:1

James 2:1 speaks against showing favoritism, contradicting the creation of sacred garments to honor certain individuals.

James 2:1: My brethren, have not the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, [the Lord] of glory, with respect of persons.

Contradiction with Matthew 23:5

Matthew 23:5 criticizes making religious garments for show, contrasting with the ornate garments described in Exodus 28:13.

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 1 Samuel 16:7

1 Samuel 16:7 emphasizes that God looks at the heart rather than outward appearances, in contrast to emphasizing elaborate decorations for garments.

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]

Contradiction with Isaiah 66:2

Isaiah 66:2 prioritizes humility and reverence over physical adornments, which contradicts the focus on creating elaborate designs for priestly garments in Exodus 28:13.

Isaiah 66:2: For all those [things] hath mine hand made, and all those [things] have been, saith the LORD: but to this [man] will I look, [even] to [him that is] poor and of a contrite spirit, and trembleth at my word.
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