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]