Contradictions and Paradoxes in Exodus 30:6

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Exodus 30:6 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Exodus 30:6. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, God is telling the people to place a special altar in a holy spot where God will come and talk to them. It shows that God wants to be close and have a relationship with the people.

Exodus 30:6: And thou shalt put it before the vail that [is] by the ark of the testimony, before the mercy seat that [is] over the testimony, where I will meet with thee.

Contradiction with Hebrews 9:4

This verse describes the location of the golden altar of incense as being inside the Most Holy Place, while Exodus 30:6 places it outside the veil.

Hebrews 9:4: Which had the golden censer, and the ark of the covenant overlaid round about with gold, wherein [was] the golden pot that had manna, and Aaron's rod that budded, and the tables of the covenant;

Contradiction with 1 Kings 6:22

This verse suggests the altar was part of the inner sanctuary, contradicting Exodus 30:6 that places it outside the inner curtain.

1 Kings 6:22: And the whole house he overlaid with gold, until he had finished all the house: also the whole altar that [was] by the oracle he overlaid with gold.

Contradiction with Leviticus 16:12

Describes the high priest taking incense from the altar and bringing it inside the veil, implying a separation contrary to Exodus 30:6 which suggests proximity to the ark.

Leviticus 16:12: And he shall take a censer full of burning coals of fire from off the altar before the LORD, and his hands full of sweet incense beaten small, and bring [it] within the vail:
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