Contradictions and Paradoxes in Exodus 36:1

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Exodus 36:1 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Exodus 36:1. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Exodus, God gave special skills and wisdom to Bezaleel, Aholiab, and other wise people so they could make everything needed for the holy place just like God wanted. These people used their talents to help create a beautiful place to worship God.

Exodus 36:1: Then wrought Bezaleel and Aholiab, and every wise hearted man, in whom the LORD put wisdom and understanding to know how to work all manner of work for the service of the sanctuary, according to all that the LORD had commanded.

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:
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