Contradictions and Paradoxes in Exodus 35:6

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Exodus 35:6 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Exodus 35:6. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, God wanted the people to use special and colorful materials like blue, purple, and red cloth, along with soft linen and goat's hair, to make a beautiful place for worship. These materials were chosen because they were precious and showed honor and respect to God.

Exodus 35:6: And blue, and purple, and scarlet, and fine linen, and goats' [hair],

Contradiction with Proverbs 6:16-19

These verses list things that the Lord hates, including lying, which contradicts Exodus 35:6, where individuals are asked to contribute willingly without specifying accountability or honesty in the offering process.

Proverbs 6:16-19: These six [things] doth the LORD hate: yea, seven [are] an abomination unto him: [unto...: Heb. of his soul]

Contradiction with Matthew 6:1-4

This passage advises giving in secret, whereas Exodus 35:6 discusses contributions in a public setting.

Matthew 6:1-4: Take heed that ye do not your alms before men, to be seen of them: otherwise ye have no reward of your Father which is in heaven. [alms: or, righteousness] [of your: or, with your]

Contradiction with 1 Timothy 6:17-19

This advises the wealthy to be generous and ready to share, focusing on humility in giving, whereas Exodus 35:6 makes no mention of the giver's attitude.

1 Timothy 6:17-19: Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not highminded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy; [uncertain...: Gr. uncertainty of riches]

Contradiction with Matthew 19:21

Jesus tells a man to sell his possessions and give to the poor to be perfect, which might suggest a different priority than freely offering materials for a tabernacle as in Exodus 35:6.

Matthew 19:21: Jesus said unto him, If thou wilt be perfect, go [and] sell that thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come [and] follow me.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 13:3

This verse suggests that giving all possessions away without love is worthless, implying that the spirit in Exodus 35:6 might contradict the importance of love in giving.

1 Corinthians 13:3: And though I bestow all my goods to feed [the poor], and though I give my body to be burned, and have not charity, it profiteth me nothing.
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