Contradictions and Paradoxes in Exodus 28:4

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Exodus 28:4 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Exodus 28:4. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, God told the people to make special clothes for Aaron and his sons so they could serve Him as priests. These clothes were very important because they showed that Aaron and his sons were chosen to do a special job for God.

Exodus 28:4: And these [are] the garments which they shall make; a breastplate, and an ephod, and a robe, and a broidered coat, a mitre, and a girdle: and they shall make holy garments for Aaron thy brother, and his sons, that he may minister unto me in the priest's office.

Contradiction with Isaiah 66:3

This verse contrasts the spiritual sincerity God desires with the ritualistic nature of priestly garments, prioritizing true worship over elaborate garments.

Isaiah 66:3: He that killeth an ox [is as if] he slew a man; he that sacrificeth a lamb, [as if] he cut off a dog's neck; he that offereth an oblation, [as if he offered] swine's blood; he that burneth incense, [as if] he blessed an idol. Yea, they have chosen their own ways, and their soul delighteth in their abominations. [lamb: or, kid] [burneth: Heb. maketh a memorial of]

Contradiction with Matthew 23:27

Jesus criticizes the Pharisees for focusing on outward appearances, like garments, rather than inner righteousness, contrasting with the elaborate priestly garments.

Matthew 23:27: Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye are like unto whited sepulchres, which indeed appear beautiful outward, but are within full of dead [men's] bones, and of all uncleanness.

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 16:7

God emphasizes looking at the heart rather than outward appearances, contradicting the importance placed on garments in Exodus 28:4.

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 Micah 6:8

This verse states that God desires justice, mercy, and humility rather than ceremonial attire, contradicting the focus on priestly garments.

Micah 6:8: He hath shewed thee, O man, what [is] good; and what doth the LORD require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God? [walk...: Heb. humble thyself to walk]

Contradiction with Matthew 6:28-29

Jesus points out that God’s natural creation, like lilies, is more beautifully arrayed without effort, conflicting with the need for elaborate priestly clothing.

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:
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