Contradiction with 1 Samuel 16:7
This verse notes, "For the LORD seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart." It contradicts the emphasis on physical adornment as a representation of holiness.
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 Isaiah 1:13-14
These verses state, "Bring no more vain oblations; incense is an abomination unto me..." showing that ritual objects, like the holy crown, aren't necessarily pleasing to God, highlighting a disconnect from external holiness.
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 Amos 5:21-23
God expresses disdain for ceremonial practices, "I hate, I despise your feast days..." suggesting contradiction with the value placed on physical items of worship like the crown in Exodus 39:30.
Amos 5:21-23: I hate, I despise your feast days, and I will not smell in your solemn assemblies. [in...: or, your holy days]
Contradiction with Matthew 15:8
Jesus quotes Isaiah, stating, "This people draweth nigh unto me with their mouth, and honoureth me with their lips; but their heart is far from me," emphasizing inward devotion over outward signs like the crown.
Matthew 15:8: This people draweth nigh unto me with their mouth, and honoureth me with [their] lips; but their heart is far from me.
Contradiction with Mark 7:6-7
He answered, "Well hath Esaias prophesied of you hypocrites... This people honoureth me with their lips, but their heart is far from me." Contradicts Exodus 39:30 by prioritizing internal over external holiness.
Mark 7:6-7: 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 Acts 17:24-25
Paul says God "dwelleth not in temples made with hands; Neither is worshipped with men's hands," challenging the reliance on physical objects for worship seen in Exodus 39:30.
Acts 17:24-25: God that made the world and all things therein, seeing that he is Lord of heaven and earth, dwelleth not in temples made with hands;