Contradiction with Exodus 20:4
This verse contradicts Exodus 28:17 by prohibiting the making of any graven images, while Exodus 28:17 describes the decoration of priestly garments with engraved stones, implying a form of craftsmanship.
Exodus 20:4: Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image, or any likeness [of any thing] that [is] in heaven above, or that [is] in the earth beneath, or that [is] in the water under the earth:
Contradiction with Matthew 6:19-20
These verses contradict Exodus 28:17 by advocating for the laying up of treasures in heaven rather than on Earth, where Exodus 28:17 involves adorning garments with earthly treasures.
Matthew 6:19-20: Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:
Contradiction with 1 Timothy 2:9
This verse contradicts Exodus 28:17 by urging modest apparel without costly adornment, while Exodus 28:17 includes detailed instructions for adorning priestly garments with costly stones.
1 Timothy 2:9: In like manner also, that women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with shamefacedness and sobriety; not with broided hair, or gold, or pearls, or costly array; [broided: or, plaited]
Contradiction with James 2:1-4
These verses contradict Exodus 28:17 by advising against favoritism based on appearance or fine clothing, whereas Exodus 28:17 is about crafting and valuing ornate garments for priests.
James 2:1-4: My brethren, have not the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, [the Lord] of glory, with respect of persons.
Contradiction with 1 Peter 3:3-4
This verse contradicts Exodus 28:17 by emphasizing inner beauty over outward adornment, which is the focus of Exodus 28:17 with its instructions for decorating the priest's breastplate with jewels.
1 Peter 3:3-4: Whose adorning let it not be that outward [adorning] of plaiting the hair, and of wearing of gold, or of putting on of apparel;