Contradictions and Paradoxes in Exodus 31:8

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Exodus 31:8 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Exodus 31:8. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, God told the people to make special furniture for the worship place, like a table, a bright candlestick, and an altar for good smells. These things were important for worshiping God properly.

Exodus 31:8: And the table and his furniture, and the pure candlestick with all his furniture, and the altar of incense, [furniture: Heb. vessels]

Contradiction with Exodus 25:18

This verse describes the creation of the cherubim for the Ark of the Covenant, while Exodus 31:8 describes the table, implying different focal points of construction.

Exodus 25:18: And thou shalt make two cherubims [of] gold, [of] beaten work shalt thou make them, in the two ends of the mercy seat.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:4

This verse prohibits the making of graven images, whereas Exodus 31:8 involves the craftsmanship of sacred objects, suggesting differing permissions on creating religious artifacts.

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 Hebrews 9:4

Describes different contents of the Ark compared to what is mentioned for the table in Exodus 31:8, illustrating a mismatch in the described items.

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 Matthew 5:17

Jesus claims fulfillment of the law, differing from the specific instructions given in Exodus 31:8 for constructing the tabernacle items, indicating a shift in focus.

Matthew 5:17: Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil.
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