Contradictions and Paradoxes in Exodus 39:32

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Exodus 39:32 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Exodus 39:32. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, the people finished building a special tent for God just like He told them to. They did everything exactly as God had instructed Moses.

Exodus 39:32: Thus was all the work of the tabernacle of the tent of the congregation finished: and the children of Israel did according to all that the LORD commanded Moses, so did they.

Contradiction with Genesis 11:6

This verse shows human inability to complete tasks without divine intervention, contradicting the successful completion of the tabernacle through human effort alone.

Genesis 11:6: And the LORD said, Behold, the people [is] one, and they have all one language; and this they begin to do: and now nothing will be restrained from them, which they have imagined to do.

Contradiction with Numbers 14:22

This verse highlights persistent disobedience despite witnessing miracles, whereas Exodus 39:32 suggests complete obedience.

Numbers 14:22: Because all those men which have seen my glory, and my miracles, which I did in Egypt and in the wilderness, and have tempted me now these ten times, and have not hearkened to my voice;

Contradiction with Judges 2:17

Israelites often turned away from God's commands, contrasting with their complete adherence in constructing the tabernacle.

Judges 2:17: And yet they would not hearken unto their judges, but they went a whoring after other gods, and bowed themselves unto them: they turned quickly out of the way which their fathers walked in, obeying the commandments of the LORD; [but] they did not so.

Contradiction with Isaiah 29:13

Highlights the discrepancy between honoring God with lips but not actions, whereas Exodus 39:32 indicates actions perfectly aligned with commands.

Isaiah 29:13: Wherefore the Lord said, Forasmuch as this people draw near [me] with their mouth, and with their lips do honour me, but have removed their heart far from me, and their fear toward me is taught by the precept of men:

Contradiction with Jeremiah 7:23

Describes failure to follow God's commands, contrasting with the complete obedience in constructing the tabernacle.

Jeremiah 7:23: But this thing commanded I them, saying, Obey my voice, and I will be your God, and ye shall be my people: and walk ye in all the ways that I have commanded you, that it may be well unto you.

Contradiction with Romans 3:23

Asserts that all have sinned and fall short, which contrasts with the perfect fulfillment of God’s instructions in Exodus 39:32.

Romans 3:23: For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;
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