Contradictions and Paradoxes in Exodus 37:29

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Exodus 37:29 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Exodus 37:29. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, God told the people to make special oil and sweet-smelling spices in a special way, like a recipe. This special oil and perfume were used to make things and people holy for God.

Exodus 37:29: And he made the holy anointing oil, and the pure incense of sweet spices, according to the work of the apothecary.

Contradiction with Hebrews 9:4

Describes the original contents of the Ark without mentioning the anointing oil or incense.

Hebrews 9:4: Which had the golden censer, and the ark of the covenant overlaid round about with gold, wherein [was] the golden pot that had manna, and Aaron's rod that budded, and the tables of the covenant;

Contradiction with Exodus 30:25

States the specific proportions and components needed for making the anointing oil, potentially implying a strict formula not followed in Exodus 37:29.

Exodus 30:25: And thou shalt make it an oil of holy ointment, an ointment compound after the art of the apothecary: it shall be an holy anointing oil. [apothecary: or, perfumer]

Contradiction with Exodus 30:9

Commands that no strange incense is to be offered, which may clash with any interpretation or application change implied in Exodus 37:29.

Exodus 30:9: Ye shall offer no strange incense thereon, nor burnt sacrifice, nor meat offering; neither shall ye pour drink offering thereon.

Contradiction with Exodus 40:9

Helps ensure Moses alone anoints the tabernacle, while Exodus 37:29 doesn't explicitly clarify his role.

Exodus 40:9: And thou shalt take the anointing oil, and anoint the tabernacle, and all that [is] therein, and shalt hallow it, and all the vessels thereof: and it shall be holy.

Contradiction with 1 Chronicles 9:29

Indicates that other Levites were responsible for the preparation of spices, conflicting with Exodus 37:29 where Bezalel is attributed the role.

1 Chronicles 9:29: [Some] of them also [were] appointed to oversee the vessels, and all the instruments of the sanctuary, and the fine flour, and the wine, and the oil, and the frankincense, and the spices. [instruments: or, vessels]

Contradiction with Numbers 4:16

Assigns responsibility for the anointing oil and incense to Eleazar, son of Aaron, contradicting Bezalel’s involvement in Exodus 37:29.

Numbers 4:16: And to the office of Eleazar the son of Aaron the priest [pertaineth] the oil for the light, and the sweet incense, and the daily meat offering, and the anointing oil, [and] the oversight of all the tabernacle, and of all that therein [is], in the sanctuary, and in the vessels thereof.
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