Contradictions and Paradoxes in Exodus 31:3

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Exodus 31:3 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Exodus 31:3. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, God gave a special helper lots of wisdom, understanding, and skills to make beautiful things. This means God made sure this person could do a really good job making special items.

Exodus 31:3: And I have filled him with the spirit of God, in wisdom, and in understanding, and in knowledge, and in all manner of workmanship,

Contradiction with Isaiah 29:13

This verse highlights insincerity and superficiality in worship, while Exodus 31:3 emphasizes divine inspiration and sincere engagement with God's spirit.

Isaiah 29:13: Wherefore the Lord said, Forasmuch as this people draw near [me] with their mouth, and with their lips do honour me, but have removed their heart far from me, and their fear toward me is taught by the precept of men:

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 1:27

This verse speaks to God choosing the foolish things of the world to shame the wise, seemingly contradicting the skill and wisdom bestowed in Exodus 31:3.

1 Corinthians 1:27: But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty;

Contradiction with Philippians 3:3

This verse focuses on worshipping in the spirit and rejecting confidence in the flesh, which can be seen as contrasting with the tangible skills and craftsmanship emphasized in Exodus 31:3.

Philippians 3:3: For we are the circumcision, which worship God in the spirit, and rejoice in Christ Jesus, and have no confidence in the flesh.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 9:23

This verse de-emphasizes wisdom, might, and riches, while Exodus 31:3 bestows wisdom, understanding, and knowledge for craftsmanship.

Jeremiah 9:23: Thus saith the LORD, Let not the wise [man] glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty [man] glory in his might, let not the rich [man] glory in his riches:

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 16:7

This verse highlights God’s focus on inner character rather than outward appearance, which contrasts with the outward, tangible skills and wisdom in craftsmanship given in Exodus 31:3.

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]
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