Contradiction with Genesis 1:31
This verse states God saw everything He made was very good, which may contradict the perceived necessity for such detailed constructions in Exodus 36.
Genesis 1:31: And God saw every thing that he had made, and, behold, [it was] very good. And the evening and the morning were the sixth day. [And the evening...: Heb. And the evening was, and the morning was etc.]
Contradiction with John 1:17
Mentions grace and truth came by Jesus Christ, suggesting a shift in focus from Old Testament law and tabernacle requirements.
John 1:17: For the law was given by Moses, [but] grace and truth came by Jesus Christ.
Contradiction with Acts 17:24
States that God does not dwell in temples made with hands, potentially contradicting the detailed tabernacle construction.
Acts 17:24: God that made the world and all things therein, seeing that he is Lord of heaven and earth, dwelleth not in temples made with hands;
Contradiction with Hebrews 9:11
Refers to Christ as a high priest of a greater and more perfect tabernacle not made with hands, indicating a new covenant.
Hebrews 9:11: But Christ being come an high priest of good things to come, by a greater and more perfect tabernacle, not made with hands, that is to say, not of this building;
Contradiction with Genesis 1:1
Describes the creation of heaven and earth, which does not mention making a covering for the tabernacle as detailed in Exodus 36:18.
Genesis 1:1: In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth.
Contradiction with Exodus 20:4
Warns against making graven images, contrasting the crafting of cherubim coverings in Exodus 36:18.
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 Numbers 4:5
Assigns the sons of Kohath to handle sacred items without directly making new coverings, differing from the craftsmen role in Exodus 36:18.
Numbers 4:5: And when the camp setteth forward, Aaron shall come, and his sons, and they shall take down the covering vail, and cover the ark of testimony with it:
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 5:8
Prohibits carving images, while Exodus 36:18 involves craftsmanship for the tabernacle which includes cherubim.
Deuteronomy 5:8: Thou shalt not make 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 waters beneath the earth:
Contradiction with Jeremiah 10:3-4
Criticizes the making of ornate objects for worship, contrasting the commanded craftsmanship in Exodus 36:18.
Jeremiah 10:3-4: For the customs of the people [are] vain: for [one] cutteth a tree out of the forest, the work of the hands of the workman, with the axe. [customs...: Heb. statutes, or, ordinances are vanity]
Contradiction with Acts 7:48
States God does not dwell in handmade temples, while Exodus 36:18 involves the creation for God's earthly dwelling.
Acts 7:48: Howbeit the most High dwelleth not in temples made with hands; as saith the prophet,