Contradictions and Paradoxes in Exodus 39:15

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Exodus 39:15 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Exodus 39:15. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, who is believed to have written the book of Exodus, the people made special golden chains for a sacred breastplate. This breastplate was very important and was made with great care using pure gold.

Exodus 39:15: And they made upon the breastplate chains at the ends, [of] wreathen work [of] pure gold.

Contradiction with Amos 5:21

While Exodus 39:15 describes meticulous craftsmanship for worship, Amos 5:21 expresses God's disdain for rituals when hearts are not aligned with righteousness.

Amos 5:21: I hate, I despise your feast days, and I will not smell in your solemn assemblies. [in...: or, your holy days]

Contradiction with Isaiah 1:13-14

Exodus 39:15 emphasizes elaborate priestly garments for worship, but Isaiah highlights God's rejection of insincere religious ceremonies.

Isaiah 1:13-14: Bring no more vain oblations; incense is an abomination unto me; the new moons and sabbaths, the calling of assemblies, I cannot away with; [it is] iniquity, even the solemn meeting. [iniquity: or, grief]

Contradiction with Matthew 23:27

Exodus 39:15 details external beautification for religious purposes, whereas Matthew criticizes outward appearances without inner righteousness.

Matthew 23:27: Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye are like unto whited sepulchres, which indeed appear beautiful outward, but are within full of dead [men's] bones, and of all uncleanness.

Contradiction with Mark 7:6

In contrast to the careful external preparations in Exodus 39:15, Mark emphasizes the importance of the heart's intent over outward rituals.

Mark 7:6: He answered and said unto them, Well hath Esaias prophesied of you hypocrites, as it is written, This people honoureth me with [their] lips, but their heart is far from me.

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 16:7

While Exodus 39:15 focuses on physical adornments, 1 Samuel emphasizes God's concern with the heart rather than outward appearances.

1 Samuel 16:7: But the LORD said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for [the LORD seeth] not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart. [outward...: Heb. eyes]
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