Contradictions and Paradoxes in Exodus 30:1

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Exodus 30:1 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Exodus 30:1. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, God told the people to make a special table from a type of wood called shittim for burning nice-smelling incense. This was a way to show their love and respect for God.

Exodus 30:1: And thou shalt make an altar to burn incense upon: [of] shittim wood shalt thou make it.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:4

This verse prohibits making graven images or any likeness which seems contrary to making ornate items like the altar.

Exodus 20:4: Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image, or any likeness [of any thing] that [is] in heaven above, or that [is] in the earth beneath, or that [is] in the water under the earth:

Contradiction with Exodus 30:9

This verse prohibits offering strange incense, burnt sacrifices, or meat offerings on the altar, whereas Exodus 30:1 outlines creating an altar for specific offerings.

Exodus 30:9: Ye shall offer no strange incense thereon, nor burnt sacrifice, nor meat offering; neither shall ye pour drink offering thereon.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:7

Advocates for simplicity in prayer without repetitions, contrasting with ritual practices involving the altar.

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.
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