Contradiction with Genesis 11:6
Whereas Exodus 36:1 emphasizes divine giftedness for specific tasks, Genesis 11:6 suggests that human unity and purpose can achieve anything without specific divine endowment.
Genesis 11:6: And the LORD said, Behold, the people [is] one, and they have all one language; and this they begin to do: and now nothing will be restrained from them, which they have imagined to do.
Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5
While Exodus 36:1 demonstrates trust in skilled craftsmanship endowed by God, Proverbs 3:5 advises leaning not on one's own understanding, creating a tension between human skills and divine reliance.
Proverbs 3:5: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 1:14
Exodus 36:1 portrays a fulfilling and purposeful work in service of God, but Ecclesiastes 1:14 suggests that all work is ultimately vanity.
Ecclesiastes 1:14: I have seen all the works that are done under the sun; and, behold, all [is] vanity and vexation of spirit.
Contradiction with Isaiah 64:6
Exodus 36:1 celebrates righteous acts enabled by God, whereas Isaiah 64:6 claims all righteousness is as filthy rags without God’s continuous grace.
Isaiah 64:6: But we are all as an unclean [thing], and all our righteousnesses [are] as filthy rags; and we all do fade as a leaf; and our iniquities, like the wind, have taken us away.
Contradiction with Matthew 6:19-20
Exodus 36:1 highlights earthly craftsmanship for a holy purpose, but Matthew 6:19-20 warns against valuing earthly treasures at the expense of heavenly ones.
Matthew 6:19-20: Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal: