Contradictions and Paradoxes in Exodus 39:21

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Exodus 39:21 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Exodus 39:21. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Exodus, the people made a special outfit for the priest, using blue lace to tie a shiny chest piece to a fancy vest, just like God told Moses to do, so that everything stayed together. This way, the priest could wear it while helping people talk to God.

Exodus 39:21: And they did bind the breastplate by his rings unto the rings of the ephod with a lace of blue, that it might be above the curious girdle of the ephod, and that the breastplate might not be loosed from the ephod; as the LORD commanded Moses.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:17

Exodus 39:21 describes the completion of the priestly garments as commanded by God through Moses, while Matthew 5:17 states that Jesus did not come to abolish the Law but to fulfill it, suggesting a new covenant and understanding, which contrasts with the old ceremonial laws.

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

Contradiction with Hebrews 10:1

Exodus 39:21 details part of the law given to Moses, while Hebrews 10:1 talks about the law having a shadow of good things to come, implying that these Old Testament laws are only a precursor to the reality found in Christ.

Hebrews 10:1: 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 7:15

Exodus 39:21 describes physical garments of holiness, while Mark 7:15 emphasizes that what matters is not what we wear or consume but what comes from within, challenging the external focus present in the construction of holy garments.

Mark 7:15: If any man have ears to hear, let him hear.

Contradiction with Colossians 2:16-17

Exodus 39:21 is part of specific directives for worship and priesthood, while Colossians 2:16-17 suggests that such practices were a shadow of things to come, with substance found in Christ, challenging the continuance of these old rites and ceremonies.

Colossians 2:16-17: Let no man therefore judge you in meat, or in drink, or in respect of an holyday, or of the new moon, or of the sabbath [days]: [in meat...: or, for eating and drinking] [respect: or, part]

Contradiction with Galatians 3:23-25

Exodus 39:21 is about adherence to the law, specifically crafting priestly attire as instructed, while Galatians 3:23-25 talks about how faith in Christ means we are no longer under the supervision of the law, providing a contrasting view on the necessity of following such specific regulations.

Galatians 3:23-25: But before faith came, we were kept under the law, shut up unto the faith which should afterwards be revealed.
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