Contradictions and Paradoxes in Exodus 40:23

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Exodus 40:23 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Exodus 40:23. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Exodus, Moses followed God's instructions and placed the bread neatly on the special table to show respect and obedience to God. This was a way to worship and honor God, just like God had told him to do.

Exodus 40:23: And he set the bread in order upon it before the LORD; as the LORD had commanded Moses.

Contradiction with 1 Kings 8:27

Contradicts the idea of God's presence being contained in a specific place as suggested by the Tent of Meeting arrangement.

1 Kings 8:27: But will God indeed dwell on the earth? behold, the heaven and heaven of heavens cannot contain thee; how much less this house that I have builded?

Contradiction with Acts 7:48

Challenges the notion that God dwells in man-made structures, unlike the tabernacle setting described in Exodus 40:23.

Acts 7:48: Howbeit the most High dwelleth not in temples made with hands; as saith the prophet,

Contradiction with Jeremiah 7:4

Disputes the emphasis on the tabernacle's significance by highlighting the futility of blindly trusting in physical temples.

Jeremiah 7:4: Trust ye not in lying words, saying, The temple of the LORD, The temple of the LORD, The temple of the LORD, [are] these.

Contradiction with Hebrews 9:1-11

Contradicts by discussing the imperfection and symbolism of the first covenant's worship structures, unlike the physical setup in Exodus.

Hebrews 9:1-11: Then verily the first [covenant] had also ordinances of divine service, and a worldly sanctuary. [ordinances: or, ceremonies]

Contradiction with John 4:21

Contradicts the idea of worship needing a specific setting as prescribed for the tabernacle.

John 4:21: Jesus saith unto her, Woman, believe me, the hour cometh, when ye shall neither in this mountain, nor yet at Jerusalem, worship the Father.
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