Contradiction with Proverbs 15:33
This verse emphasizes humility and the fear of the Lord as preceding honor, which contrasts with Exodus 39:3’s focus on superficial adornment through the gold-worked garments.
Proverbs 15:33: The fear of the LORD [is] the instruction of wisdom; and before honour [is] humility.
Contradiction with James 2:1-4
This passage advises against showing favoritism based on appearance, contradicting the elaborate and appearance-focused nature of the garments described in Exodus 39:3.
James 2:1-4: My brethren, have not the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, [the Lord] of glory, with respect of persons.
Contradiction with 1 Samuel 16:7
This verse states that God looks at the heart rather than outward appearance, which contradicts the emphasis on external beauty in Exodus 39:3.
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]
Contradiction with Matthew 6:19-21
These verses advise against storing treasures on earth, highlighting a contrast to the luxurious and ornate craftsmanship described in Exodus 39:3.
Matthew 6:19-21: Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:
Contradiction with 1 Peter 3:3-4
This passage encourages inner adornment over outward, contrasting with the external opulence involved in the gold work described in Exodus 39:3.
1 Peter 3:3-4: Whose adorning let it not be that outward [adorning] of plaiting the hair, and of wearing of gold, or of putting on of apparel;