Contradictions and Paradoxes in Exodus 36:9

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Exodus 36:9 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Exodus 36:9. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Exodus, God gave the Israelites special instructions to make big curtains for a holy tent, and all the curtains needed to be the same size to make it perfect. This was important because they wanted to show how much they loved and listened to God.

Exodus 36:9: The length of one curtain [was] twenty and eight cubits, and the breadth of one curtain four cubits: the curtains [were] all of one size.

Contradiction with John 3:16

Exodus 36:9 details measurements for the tabernacle, while John 3:16 focuses on salvation through belief in Jesus, highlighting different focal points rather than a direct contradiction.

John 3:16: For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

Contradiction with Genesis 1:1

Exodus 36:9 provides specific instructions for construction, whereas Genesis 1:1 speaks about the creation of the world, contrasting roles of human action and divine creation rather than contradicting.

Genesis 1:1: In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth.

Contradiction with Matthew 28:19

While Exodus 36:9 deals with physical dimensions, Matthew 28:19 instructs to baptize in the name of the Trinity, showcasing different religious practices rather than a contradiction.

Matthew 28:19: Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: [teach...: or, make disciples, or, Christians of all nations]

Contradiction with Romans 13:8

Emphasizes love as the fulfillment of the law, differing in thematic focus from the craftsmanship descriptions in Exodus 36:9, but not directly contradicting it.

Romans 13:8: Owe no man any thing, but to love one another: for he that loveth another hath fulfilled the law.

Contradiction with Leviticus 19:18

Encourages love for one’s neighbor; while differing in theme from the tabernacle’s physical specifications in Exodus 36:9, it doesn’t directly contradict them.

Leviticus 19:18: Thou shalt not avenge, nor bear any grudge against the children of thy people, but thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself: I [am] the LORD.
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