Contradictions and Paradoxes in Exodus 35:4

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Exodus 35:4 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Exodus 35:4. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, God told him to share an important message with all the people of Israel. Moses was letting everyone know what God wanted them to do.

Exodus 35:4: And Moses spake unto all the congregation of the children of Israel, saying, This [is] the thing which the LORD commanded, saying,

Contradiction with Matthew 6:3-4

Exodus 35:4 discusses giving offerings publicly, while Matthew 6:3-4 advises to give in secret.

Matthew 6:3-4: But when thou doest alms, let not thy left hand know what thy right hand doeth:

Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 9:7

Exodus 35:4 involves a collective command to give, whereas 2 Corinthians 9:7 emphasizes giving according to individual decision and willingness.

2 Corinthians 9:7: Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, [so let him give]; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver.

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:27

Exodus 35:4 talks about volunteering offerings, while Proverbs 3:27 suggests not withholding good when it is due.

Proverbs 3:27: Withhold not good from them to whom it is due, when it is in the power of thine hand to do [it]. [them...: Heb. the owners thereof]

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 16:17

Exodus 35:4 describes giving based on a command, but Deuteronomy 16:17 encourages giving according to one's own means (as one is able).

Deuteronomy 16:17: Every man [shall give] as he is able, according to the blessing of the LORD thy God which he hath given thee. [as...: Heb. according to the gift of his hand]

Contradiction with Acts 5:1-4

Exodus 35:4 endorses offering for the tabernacle as mandatory, whereas Acts 5:1-4 shows that offerings are voluntary and deceitfully mandatory contributions are rebuked.

Acts 5:1-4: But a certain man named Ananias, with Sapphira his wife, sold a possession,
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