Contradictions and Paradoxes in Exodus 31:10

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Exodus 31:10 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Exodus 31:10. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, God gave special clothes to Aaron and his sons so they would look nice and show they were chosen to help everyone worship God. These clothes helped them do important jobs in God's house, like special helpers.

Exodus 31:10: And the cloths of service, and the holy garments for Aaron the priest, and the garments of his sons, to minister in the priest's office,

Contradiction with Exodus 35:2

Exodus 31:10 involves the sanctuary service work, where keeping the Sabbath might not seem prioritized, but Exodus 35:2 emphasizes observing the Sabbath strictly, even in work related to the sanctuary.

Exodus 35:2: Six days shall work be done, but on the seventh day there shall be to you an holy day, a sabbath of rest to the LORD: whosoever doeth work therein shall be put to death. [an...: Heb. holiness]

Contradiction with Mark 2:27

Exodus 31:10 is part of the detailed instructions for building the tabernacle. However, Mark 2:27 suggests that the Sabbath is made for man's benefit, prioritizing human need over rigid work commands.

Mark 2:27: And he said unto them, The sabbath was made for man, and not man for the sabbath:

Contradiction with Isaiah 1:13

Exodus 31:10 is part of the detailed law for building sacred structures, but Isaiah 1:13 criticizes mere adherence to ritual laws without true obedience and justice, contradicting the notion of ritualistic requirement.

Isaiah 1:13: Bring no more vain oblations; incense is an abomination unto me; the new moons and sabbaths, the calling of assemblies, I cannot away with; [it is] iniquity, even the solemn meeting. [iniquity: or, grief]

Contradiction with Colossians 2:16

Exodus 31:10 includes specifications for sanctuary items, implying their importance, whereas Colossians 2:16 suggests that religious observances like Sabbath laws should not be imposed, focusing more on the spirit rather than the letter.

Colossians 2:16: Let no man therefore judge you in meat, or in drink, or in respect of an holyday, or of the new moon, or of the sabbath [days]: [in meat...: or, for eating and drinking] [respect: or, part]

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 10:23

Exodus 31:10 provides detailed requirements for tabernacle work, emphasizing compliance, but 1 Corinthians 10:23 emphasizes that not all permissible acts are constructive, pointing to the spirit behind the actions rather than strict compliance.

1 Corinthians 10:23: All things are lawful for me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but all things edify not. [expedient: or, profitable]
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