Contradictions and Paradoxes in Exodus 38:6

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Exodus 38:6 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Exodus 38:6. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Exodus, this verse tells us about making strong wooden poles covered with shiny metal. These poles were likely used to help move something important.

Exodus 38:6: And he made the staves [of] shittim wood, and overlaid them with brass.

Contradiction with Numbers 4:15

This verse explains responsibilities and instructions for handling holy articles with caution, disagreeing in spirit with the construction process that involves overlaying materials.

Numbers 4:15: And when Aaron and his sons have made an end of covering the sanctuary, and all the vessels of the sanctuary, as the camp is to set forward; after that, the sons of Kohath shall come to bear [it]: but they shall not touch [any] holy thing, lest they die. These [things are] the burden of the sons of Kohath in the tabernacle of the congregation.

Contradiction with Exodus 25:13

This verse refers to staves being overlaid with gold instead of brass, which might seem contradictory regarding material choice.

Exodus 25:13: And thou shalt make staves [of] shittim wood, and overlay them with gold.

Contradiction with 1 Kings 6:21

The focus in this verse on gold as a covering material contradicts the use of brass in Exodus 38:6.

1 Kings 6:21: So Solomon overlaid the house within with pure gold: and he made a partition by the chains of gold before the oracle; and he overlaid it with gold.
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