Contradictions and Paradoxes in Exodus 37:4

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Exodus 37:4 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Exodus 37:4. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, this verse tells about making special poles from a type of wood called shittim and covering them with gold. This was done to make something holy and beautiful for God.

Exodus 37:4: And he made staves [of] shittim wood, and overlaid them with gold.

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 8:7

This verse contradicts Exodus 37:4 by highlighting that the people's demand for a king was against God's direct command, showing a deviation from God's original intent.

1 Samuel 8:7: And the LORD said unto Samuel, Hearken unto the voice of the people in all that they say unto thee: for they have not rejected thee, but they have rejected me, that I should not reign over them.

Contradiction with Isaiah 55:8-9

Contradicts by demonstrating God's ways and thoughts are higher than humans', unlike the seemingly specific mandate in Exodus 37:4.

Isaiah 55:8-9: For my thoughts [are] not your thoughts, neither [are] your ways my ways, saith the LORD.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:17-18

This verse speaks to fulfilling the law, which contrasts with the temporary nature of the objects described in Exodus 37:4, suggesting permanence.

Matthew 5:17-18: Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil.

Contradiction with Galatians 3:28

Contradicts the idea of a division or specific role mentioned in Exodus 37:4 by emphasizing unity and equality in Christ.

Galatians 3:28: There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus.
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