Contradiction with Exodus 25:37
This verse outlines the initial instructions for creating the lampstand and the lamps, which contradict in terms of their practical construction stages mentioned in Exodus 37:23.
Exodus 25:37: And thou shalt make the seven lamps thereof: and they shall light the lamps thereof, that they may give light over against it. [shall light: or, shall cause to ascend] [it: Heb. the face of it]
Contradiction with Exodus 26:1
This verse shifts focus to other items like curtains for the tabernacle, presenting a contradiction in priority of construction items compared to Exodus 37:23.
Exodus 26:1: Moreover thou shalt make the tabernacle [with] ten curtains [of] fine twined linen, and blue, and purple, and scarlet: [with] cherubims of cunning work shalt thou make them. [of cunning...: Heb. the work of a cunning workman, or, embroiderer]
Contradiction with Numbers 8:2
This verse describes the orientation and positioning of the lamps when they are set up, which differs from the making detailed in Exodus 37:23.
Numbers 8:2: Speak unto Aaron, and say unto him, When thou lightest the lamps, the seven lamps shall give light over against the candlestick.
Contradiction with 1 Kings 7:49
This reference to Solomon's temple includes lampstands but in a different context, possibly creating a contradiction in the manner of construction compared to Exodus 37:23.
1 Kings 7:49: And the candlesticks of pure gold, five on the right [side], and five on the left, before the oracle, with the flowers, and the lamps, and the tongs [of] gold,
Contradiction with Hebrews 9:2
This verse describes the layout of the tabernacle, including the lampstand, in a spiritual sense, contrasting the physical construction focus of Exodus 37:23.
Hebrews 9:2: For there was a tabernacle made; the first, wherein [was] the candlestick, and the table, and the shewbread; which is called the sanctuary. [the sanctuary: or, holy]
Contradiction with Revelation 1:12
This vision of lampstands in Revelation presents them as symbols rather than physical objects as in Exodus 37:23, introducing a context contradiction.
Revelation 1:12: And I turned to see the voice that spake with me. And being turned, I saw seven golden candlesticks;