Contradictions and Paradoxes in Exodus 39:20

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Exodus 39:20 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Exodus 39:20. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, the people made two more golden rings and attached them to a special vest so it would fit well. This was to make it just right for the special clothes worn by the priest.

Exodus 39:20: And they made two [other] golden rings, and put them on the two sides of the ephod underneath, toward the forepart of it, over against the [other] coupling thereof, above the curious girdle of the ephod.

Contradiction with Exodus 28:2

This verse describes the making of holy garments for glory and beauty, which doesn't contradict Exodus 39:20 but focuses on a slightly different intent for the garments.

Exodus 28:2: And thou shalt make holy garments for Aaron thy brother for glory and for beauty.

Contradiction with Hebrews 10:1-4

These verses highlight the limitations of ceremonial practices, contrasting with the detailed ceremonial instructions in Exodus 39:20.

Hebrews 10:1-4: For the law having a shadow of good things to come, [and] not the very image of the things, can never with those sacrifices which they offered year by year continually make the comers thereunto perfect.

Contradiction with Mark 7:8-9

These verses criticize focusing on tradition over God's commandments, which could be seen as contrasting with the emphasis on detailed ceremonial practices in Exodus 39:20.

Mark 7:8-9: For laying aside the commandment of God, ye hold the tradition of men, [as] the washing of pots and cups: and many other such like things ye do.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 7:22-23

God emphasizes obedience over sacrifice and offerings, which contrasts with the detailed instructions for priestly garments and rituals.

Jeremiah 7:22-23: For I spake not unto your fathers, nor commanded them in the day that I brought them out of the land of Egypt, concerning burnt offerings or sacrifices: [concerning: Heb. concerning the matter of]

Contradiction with Matthew 23:27

Critiques outward appearances versus inward righteousness, contrasting the emphasis on external religious garments as seen in Exodus 39:20.

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 Amos 5:21-24

God expresses disdain for rituals without justice and righteousness, contrasting the detailed ceremonial focus of Exodus 39:20.

Amos 5:21-24: I hate, I despise your feast days, and I will not smell in your solemn assemblies. [in...: or, your holy days]
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