Contradictions and Paradoxes in Exodus 37:11

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Exodus 37:11 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Exodus 37:11. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Exodus, Moses tells us about how a special box was covered with shiny gold and decorated with a beautiful gold edge, making it very precious and important. This shows that the box was made to be very special for God.

Exodus 37:11: And he overlaid it with pure gold, and made thereunto a crown of gold round about.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:4

This verse prohibits making graven images, potentially contradicting Exodus 37:11 where images and ornaments are crafted for the Tabernacle.

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 Exodus 25:18

Contradicts Exodus 37:11 as it explicitly instructs making cherubim, which can be seen as graven images.

Exodus 25:18: And thou shalt make two cherubims [of] gold, [of] beaten work shalt thou make them, in the two ends of the mercy seat.

Contradiction with Isaiah 44:9

Speaks against crafting idols, which could be seen as contradicting the craftsmanship in Exodus 37:11.

Isaiah 44:9: They that make a graven image [are] all of them vanity; and their delectable things shall not profit; and they [are] their own witnesses; they see not, nor know; that they may be ashamed. [delectable: Heb. desirable]

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 5:8

Reiterates the commandment against making carved images, conflicting with the artistic work described in Exodus 37:11.

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 Acts 17:29

Suggests that divine nature is not crafted by human art, contradicting the intention behind the craftsmanship in Exodus 37:11.

Acts 17:29: Forasmuch then as we are the offspring of God, we ought not to think that the Godhead is like unto gold, or silver, or stone, graven by art and man's device.
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