Contradictions and Paradoxes in Exodus 28:7

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Exodus 28:7 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Exodus 28:7. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, God wanted special clothes made for the priests, and these clothes had shoulder pieces that needed to be connected in a specific way. This was important because it helped the priests to do their special jobs for God.

Exodus 28:7: It shall have the two shoulderpieces thereof joined at the two edges thereof; and [so] it shall be joined together.

Contradiction with Hebrews 7:11-12

This passage discusses the change in priesthood from Levitical to Melchizedek, which contradicts the permanence implied in the detailed priestly garments of Exodus 28:7.

Hebrews 7:11-12: If therefore perfection were by the Levitical priesthood, (for under it the people received the law,) what further need [was there] that another priest should rise after the order of Melchisedec, and not be called after the order of Aaron?

Contradiction with Isaiah 1:11

This verse criticizes the rituals and sacrifices of the Old Testament priests, indirectly challenging the necessity of detailed priestly garments like those described in Exodus 28:7.

Isaiah 1:11: To what purpose [is] the multitude of your sacrifices unto me? saith the LORD: I am full of the burnt offerings of rams, and the fat of fed beasts; and I delight not in the blood of bullocks, or of lambs, or of he goats. [he goats: Heb. great he goats]

Contradiction with Jeremiah 7:3-4

These verses speak against relying on the temple and its rituals, including priestly services, contradicting the emphasis on the priestly garments in Exodus 28:7.

Jeremiah 7:3-4: Thus saith the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel, Amend your ways and your doings, and I will cause you to dwell in this place.

Contradiction with Matthew 12:6

Jesus claims something greater than the temple is here, suggesting that the detailed temple rituals, including priestly garments, are superseded.

Matthew 12:6: But I say unto you, That in this place is [one] greater than the temple.
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