Contradictions and Paradoxes in Exodus 39:13

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Exodus 39:13 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Exodus 39:13. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, God told the people how to make a special piece of clothing with colorful stones, like beryl, onyx, and jasper, each in a gold holder. This was meant to be beautiful and show how special the clothing was for the priests.

Exodus 39:13: And the fourth row, a beryl, an onyx, and a jasper: [they were] inclosed in ouches of gold in their inclosings.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:4

This verse forbids making graven images or likenesses, contradicting Exodus 39:13 where detailed craftsmanship in priestly garments could be seen as creating ornamental likenesses.

Exodus 20:4: Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image, or any likeness [of any thing] that [is] in heaven above, or that [is] in the earth beneath, or that [is] in the water under the earth:

Contradiction with Matthew 6:19

This verse advises not to lay up treasures on earth, contradicting Exodus 39:13 where precious stones are used in earthly priestly garments.

Matthew 6:19: Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:

Contradiction with 1 Timothy 2:9

This verse encourages modesty rather than costly adornments, contradicting Exodus 39:13 where adornments with precious stones in the priestly garments are prescribed.

1 Timothy 2:9: In like manner also, that women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with shamefacedness and sobriety; not with broided hair, or gold, or pearls, or costly array; [broided: or, plaited]
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