Contradictions and Paradoxes in Exodus 39:30

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Exodus 39:30 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Exodus 39:30. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, the author of the book, the special crown made of pure gold had words that said "Holiness to the Lord," showing that it was very important to God. It reminded people that God wanted them to be pure and good.

Exodus 39:30: And they made the plate of the holy crown [of] pure gold, and wrote upon it a writing, [like to] the engravings of a signet, HOLINESS TO THE LORD.

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;
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