Contradictions and Paradoxes in Exodus 36:4

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Exodus 36:4 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Exodus 36:4. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, God gave special talents to some smart people to help build a special place for Him. These people stopped what they were doing to come together and work on this important project.

Exodus 36:4: And all the wise men, that wrought all the work of the sanctuary, came every man from his work which they made;

Contradiction with Proverbs 14:23

Proverbs 14:23 states that "In all labour there is profit," which contradicts Exodus 36:4 by implying that working ceaselessly shouldn't lead to an overload of contributions.

Proverbs 14:23: In all labour there is profit: but the talk of the lips [tendeth] only to penury.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 10:15

Ecclesiastes 10:15 mentions, "The labour of the foolish wearieth every one of them," contrasting with Exodus 36:4, where labor brought forth excess rather than weariness.

Ecclesiastes 10:15: The labour of the foolish wearieth every one of them, because he knoweth not how to go to the city.

Contradiction with Isaiah 55:2

Isaiah 55:2 questions laboring for that which does not satisfy, contrasting Exodus 36:4 where the labor resulted in more than enough.

Isaiah 55:2: Wherefore do ye spend money for [that which is] not bread? and your labour for [that which] satisfieth not? hearken diligently unto me, and eat ye [that which is] good, and let your soul delight itself in fatness. [spend: Heb. weigh]

Contradiction with Luke 5:5

Luke 5:5 illustrates a moment of labor followed by abundance, similar to Exodus 36:4, but the context of initial lack opposes the effortless provision seen in Exodus.

Luke 5:5: And Simon answering said unto him, Master, we have toiled all the night, and have taken nothing: nevertheless at thy word I will let down the net.
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