Exodus 36:3 Contradictions and Paradoxes

According to Moses, the people gave many gifts to help build a special place for worship, and they were so generous that they kept bringing more gifts every morning. The workers used these gifts to make the beautiful sanctuary where everyone could pray and be close to God.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:24

While Exodus 36:3 talks about bringing offerings for the construction of the tabernacle, Exodus 20:24 emphasizes simple altars made of earth or stone for offerings, suggesting a different focus on worship.

Exodus 20:24: An altar of earth thou shalt make unto me, and shalt sacrifice thereon thy burnt offerings, and thy peace offerings, thy sheep, and thine oxen: in all places where I record my name I will come unto thee, and I will bless thee.

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 15:22

Exodus 36:3 highlights the importance of material offerings, whereas 1 Samuel 15:22 emphasizes that obedience to God is better than sacrifice, downplaying the need for material offerings.

1 Samuel 15:22: And Samuel said, Hath the LORD [as great] delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of the LORD? Behold, to obey [is] better than sacrifice, [and] to hearken than the fat of rams.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:19-21

This verse advises against storing treasures on earth, whereas Exodus 36:3 details the collection of material goods, highlighting a contrast in emphasis on earthly possessions.

Matthew 6:19-21: Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:

Contradiction with Isaiah 1:11

Isaiah questions the value of numerous sacrifices, contrasting with Exodus 36:3 where the collection of offerings is depicted as positive and necessary for the tabernacle's creation.

Isaiah 1:11: To what purpose [is] the multitude of your sacrifices unto me? saith the LORD: I am full of the burnt offerings of rams, and the fat of fed beasts; and I delight not in the blood of bullocks, or of lambs, or of he goats. [he goats: Heb. great he goats]

Contradiction with Hebrews 10:4-6

These verses argue that sacrifices cannot purify sins, contrasting with the purpose of collecting offerings in Exodus 36:3, which suggests physical offerings hold significant religious value.

Hebrews 10:4-6: For [it is] not possible that the blood of bulls and of goats should take away sins.

Contradiction with Amos 5:21-22

Amos expresses God’s disdain for offerings when justice is lacking, contradicting the implication in Exodus 36:3 that offerings are favorable and welcomed.