Contradictions and Paradoxes in Exodus 28:20

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Exodus 28:20 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Exodus 28:20. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, God wanted beautiful gems like beryl, onyx, and jasper to be put in gold to make special clothes for the priests. This showed how important and special these clothes were for worship.

Exodus 28:20: And the fourth row a beryl, and an onyx, and a jasper: they shall be set in gold in their inclosings. [inclosings: Heb. fillings]

Contradiction with Proverbs 11:22

This verse suggests that beauty or external adornment, like a jewel in a swine's snout, is meaningless without discretion, contrasting the detailed adornment described in Exodus 28:20.

Proverbs 11:22: [As] a jewel of gold in a swine's snout, [so is] a fair woman which is without discretion. [is without: Heb. departeth from]

Contradiction with 1 Peter 3:3-4

This verse advises against elaborate adornment, valuing inner beauty, which contrasts with the ornate decoration described in Exodus 28:20.

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;

Contradiction with Isaiah 3:16-24

This passage criticizes the pride and adornment of the women of Zion, contrasting with the elaborate priestly attire in Exodus 28:20.

Isaiah 3:16-24: Moreover the LORD saith, Because the daughters of Zion are haughty, and walk with stretched forth necks and wanton eyes, walking and mincing [as] they go, and making a tinkling with their feet: [wanton...: Heb. deceiving with their eyes] [mincing: or, tripping nicely]

Contradiction with Matthew 6:19-21

Jesus teaches about the impermanence of earthly treasures, contrasting the precious stones in priestly garments mentioned in Exodus 28:20.

Matthew 6:19-21: Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:
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