Contradictions and Paradoxes in Exodus 39:8

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Exodus 39:8 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Exodus 39:8. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, God told the people to make a special piece of clothing called the breastplate, using special skills. It was made with beautiful colors and materials like gold and fine linen to show it was important and holy.

Exodus 39:8: And he made the breastplate [of] cunning work, like the work of the ephod; [of] gold, blue, and purple, and scarlet, and fine twined linen.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:4

This verse prohibits making and worshiping graven images; Exodus 39:8 describes the creation of the breastplate adorned with artistic work.

Exodus 20:4: Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image, or any likeness [of any thing] that [is] in heaven above, or that [is] in the earth beneath, or that [is] in the water under the earth:

Contradiction with Leviticus 26:1

It instructs against making idols or carved images; Exodus 39:8 describes detailed craftsmanship in religious attire.

Leviticus 26:1: Ye shall make you no idols nor graven image, neither rear you up a standing image, neither shall ye set up [any] image of stone in your land, to bow down unto it: for I [am] the LORD your God. [standing...: or, pillar] [image of...: or, figured stone: Heb. a stone of picture]

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 5:8

Another command against creating graven images; Exodus 39:8 involves creating ornate religious garments.

Deuteronomy 5:8: Thou shalt not make thee [any] graven image, [or] any likeness [of any thing] that [is] in heaven above, or that [is] in the earth beneath, or that [is] in the waters beneath the earth:

Contradiction with Isaiah 44:9-10

Criticizes those who make graven images; Exodus 39:8 describes skilled crafting of religious artifacts.

Isaiah 44:9-10: They that make a graven image [are] all of them vanity; and their delectable things shall not profit; and they [are] their own witnesses; they see not, nor know; that they may be ashamed. [delectable: Heb. desirable]

Contradiction with Habakkuk 2:18

Condemns creators of idols; Exodus 39:8 depicts skilled artistry in fashioning the breastplate.

Habakkuk 2:18: What profiteth the graven image that the maker thereof hath graven it; the molten image, and a teacher of lies, that the maker of his work trusteth therein, to make dumb idols? [maker of...: Heb. fashioner of his fashion]
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