Contradictions and Paradoxes in Exodus 40:14

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Exodus 40:14 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Exodus 40:14. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, God wanted Aaron's sons to wear special clothes so they could help in the important work at the holy place. This showed they were chosen for a special job to serve God.

Exodus 40:14: And thou shalt bring his sons, and clothe them with coats:

Contradiction with Exodus 28:41

Exodus 28:41 describes the consecration of Aaron and his sons, which might seem redundant to repeat in Exodus 40:14, suggesting a contradiction in procedural necessity.

Exodus 28:41: And thou shalt put them upon Aaron thy brother, and his sons with him; and shalt anoint them, and consecrate them, and sanctify them, that they may minister unto me in the priest's office. [consecrate...: Heb. fill their hand]

Contradiction with Hebrews 7:11-12

Hebrews 7:11-12 discusses a change in priesthood and law, implying a contradiction to the fixed priestly lineage described in Exodus 40:14.

Hebrews 7:11-12: If therefore perfection were by the Levitical priesthood, (for under it the people received the law,) what further need [was there] that another priest should rise after the order of Melchisedec, and not be called after the order of Aaron?

Contradiction with Hebrews 10:1

Hebrews 10:1 suggests that the law is a shadow of future things, indicating the ordination mentioned in Exodus 40:14 could be considered temporary or insufficient.

Hebrews 10:1: For the law having a shadow of good things to come, [and] not the very image of the things, can never with those sacrifices which they offered year by year continually make the comers thereunto perfect.

Contradiction with Matthew 9:13

Matthew 9:13 prioritizes mercy over sacrifice, contradicting the ritualistic focus of anointing in Exodus 40:14.

Matthew 9:13: But go ye and learn what [that] meaneth, I will have mercy, and not sacrifice: for I am not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.
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