Contradictions and Paradoxes in Exodus 28:35

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Exodus 28:35 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Exodus 28:35. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, Aaron, who was a special helper in God's house, had to wear bells so people could hear him coming and going safely while he did his important work for God. This was to make sure Aaron wouldn't get hurt while talking to God.

Exodus 28:35: And it shall be upon Aaron to minister: and his sound shall be heard when he goeth in unto the holy [place] before the LORD, and when he cometh out, that he die not.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:7

This verse suggests avoiding vain repetitions in prayer, whereas Exodus 28:35 emphasizes ritualistic repetition for Aaron's garments to produce sound, possibly reflecting a form of ritual repetition.

Matthew 6:7: But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen [do]: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking.

Contradiction with Isaiah 1:13

Here, God expresses His displeasure with vain offerings and rituals, which can be seen as contradictory to the detailed ceremonial requirements that are given importance in Exodus 28:35.

Isaiah 1:13: Bring no more vain oblations; incense is an abomination unto me; the new moons and sabbaths, the calling of assemblies, I cannot away with; [it is] iniquity, even the solemn meeting. [iniquity: or, grief]

Contradiction with Amos 5:21-22

God states that He despises feasts and does not accept offerings despite their prominence, which contrasts with the detailed ceremonial nature and purpose expressed in Exodus 28:35.

Amos 5:21-22: I hate, I despise your feast days, and I will not smell in your solemn assemblies. [in...: or, your holy days]

Contradiction with Jeremiah 7:22-23

This passage implies that obedience is more valued than sacrifices and rituals, contrasting with the specific ritual instructions given in Exodus 28:35 for the priests.

Jeremiah 7:22-23: For I spake not unto your fathers, nor commanded them in the day that I brought them out of the land of Egypt, concerning burnt offerings or sacrifices: [concerning: Heb. concerning the matter of]

Contradiction with Micah 6:6-8

Emphasizes doing justice, loving kindness, and walking humbly with God over ritual correctness like that in Exodus 28:35.

Micah 6:6-8: Wherewith shall I come before the LORD, [and] bow myself before the high God? shall I come before him with burnt offerings, with calves of a year old? [of a...: Heb. sons of a year?]

Contradiction with Hosea 6:6

Emphasizes that God desires mercy and acknowledgment over sacrifices, conflicting with the detailed ceremonial instruction in Exodus 28:35.

Hosea 6:6: For I desired mercy, and not sacrifice; and the knowledge of God more than burnt offerings.
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