Contradiction with Mark 12:31
Exodus 28:16 outlines instructions for crafting a specific garment, while Mark 12:31 emphasizes the importance of loving one's neighbor, highlighting a shift from ritualistic details to ethical imperatives.
Mark 12:31: And the second [is] like, [namely] this, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. There is none other commandment greater than these.
Contradiction with Matthew 6:28-29
Exodus 28:16 focuses on the intricate details of creating sacred garments, contrasting with Jesus' teaching in Matthew that emphasizes the natural beauty and simplicity of creation over elaborate human adornments.
Matthew 6:28-29: And why take ye thought for raiment? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they toil not, neither do they spin:
Contradiction with Colossians 2:16-17
While Exodus 28:16 prescribes specific religious attire for priests, Colossians suggests that such rituals and practices are mere shadows and should not be judged as essential in the new covenant.
Colossians 2:16-17: Let no man therefore judge you in meat, or in drink, or in respect of an holyday, or of the new moon, or of the sabbath [days]: [in meat...: or, for eating and drinking] [respect: or, part]
Contradiction with Hebrews 10:1
Exodus 28:16 presents a ritualistic requirement under the old covenant, whereas Hebrews speaks of the law, including such rituals, as a shadow of good things to come in Christ, indicating a move beyond these rituals.
Hebrews 10:1: For the law having a shadow of good things to come, [and] not the very image of the things, can never with those sacrifices which they offered year by year continually make the comers thereunto perfect.
Contradiction with 1 Samuel 16:7
Exodus 28:16 is concerned with external appearance and specific measurements, whereas 1 Samuel focuses on the inward heart, showing a shift from outward specifications to inner qualities.
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]