Contradictions and Paradoxes in Exodus 28:40

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Exodus 28:40 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Exodus 28:40. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, these special clothes were made for Aaron's sons so they could look nice and special when they helped in the church. The clothes were meant to show that they were doing an important job for God.

Exodus 28:40: And for Aaron's sons thou shalt make coats, and thou shalt make for them girdles, and bonnets shalt thou make for them, for glory and for beauty.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:28-29

Jesus emphasizes that even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like the lilies, suggesting simplicity and inherent beauty over elaborate attire, contradicting the ornate clothing instructions in Exodus 28:40.

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 James 2:1-4

This passage advises against showing favoritism based on fine clothing, contradicting the special garments made for glory and beauty as described in Exodus 28:40.

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

Advises focusing on inner beauty rather than outward adornment, contrasting with the emphasis on priestly garments for glory and beauty in Exodus 28:40.

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 1 Samuel 16:7

States that the Lord looks at the heart rather than the outward appearance, contradicting the emphasis on external garments in Exodus 28:40.

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 Matthew 23:5

Criticizes making one's phylacteries and garments overly broad or large to be seen by men, contrary to the detailed garment instructions for glory and beauty in Exodus 28:40.

Matthew 23:5: But all their works they do for to be seen of men: they make broad their phylacteries, and enlarge the borders of their garments, [phylacteries: pieces of parchment containing sentences of the law]
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