Contradictions and Paradoxes in Exodus 37:16

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Exodus 37:16 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Exodus 37:16. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, the author of the book, God asked for special gold items like dishes, spoons, bowls, and covers to be made for the table in a very special tent. These golden things show how important and precious the place where God is was to the people.

Exodus 37:16: And he made the vessels which [were] upon the table, his dishes, and his spoons, and his bowls, and his covers to cover withal, [of] pure gold. [to cover...: or, to pour out withal]

Contradiction with 1 Kings 7:48-50

These verses describe how King Solomon made vessels of gold for the temple, differing in context by emphasizing a royal, rather than a divine crafting.

1 Kings 7:48-50: And Solomon made all the vessels that [pertained] unto the house of the LORD: the altar of gold, and the table of gold, whereupon the shewbread [was],

Contradiction with 2 Chronicles 4:19-22

While these verses also describe Solomon making items for the temple, it suggests his artisans' work, in contrast to Bezalel’s craftsmanship led by divine instruction in Exodus 37:16.

2 Chronicles 4:19-22: And Solomon made all the vessels that [were for] the house of God, the golden altar also, and the tables whereon the shewbread [was set];

Contradiction with Exodus 31:1-11

These verses highlight that God gave Bezalel the skill to make the Tabernacle's furnishings, potentially contradicting any human-made interpretations.

Exodus 31:1-11: And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying,

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 4:16-19

This passage warns against making graven images or likenesses, in contradiction to the crafted vessels mentioned in Exodus 37:16.

Deuteronomy 4:16-19: Lest ye corrupt [yourselves], and make you a graven image, the similitude of any figure, the likeness of male or female,

Contradiction with Acts 7:48

This verse states that God does not dwell in temples made by human hands, contradicting the purpose of creating elaborate temple furnishings as described in Exodus 37:16.

Acts 7:48: Howbeit the most High dwelleth not in temples made with hands; as saith the prophet,
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