Contradiction with Genesis 1:3
In Genesis 1:3, God creates light, a divine act, while in Exodus 40:25, Moses sets up the lamps, a human action, highlighting a contrast between divine and human intervention.
Genesis 1:3: And God said, Let there be light: and there was light.
Contradiction with Exodus 27:21
Contradicts Exodus 40:25 by specifying Aaron and his sons are responsible for tending the lamp, suggesting a limited role for Moses.
Exodus 27:21: In the tabernacle of the congregation without the vail, which [is] before the testimony, Aaron and his sons shall order it from evening to morning before the LORD: [it shall be] a statute for ever unto their generations on the behalf of the children of Israel.
Contradiction with Leviticus 24:2-3
This verse indicates the Israelites should provide oil for the lamp continually, contrasting with the singular act of lighting in Exodus 40:25.
Leviticus 24:2-3: Command the children of Israel, that they bring unto thee pure oil olive beaten for the light, to cause the lamps to burn continually. [to cause: Heb. to cause to ascend]
Contradiction with Numbers 8:2-3
References Aaron as the one who lights and tends the lamps, rather than Moses, suggesting a different responsibility.
Numbers 8:2-3: Speak unto Aaron, and say unto him, When thou lightest the lamps, the seven lamps shall give light over against the candlestick.
Contradiction with Hebrews 9:2
Describes a second tent with the lampstand as part of a broader setup, indicating that the act in Exodus 40:25 does not encompass the entire ritual practice described.
Hebrews 9:2: For there was a tabernacle made; the first, wherein [was] the candlestick, and the table, and the shewbread; which is called the sanctuary. [the sanctuary: or, holy]
Contradiction with 1 Samuel 3:3
Here, the lamp of God had not yet gone out, implying continuity and daily maintenance, as opposed to the one-time action implied in Exodus 40:25.
1 Samuel 3:3: And ere the lamp of God went out in the temple of the LORD, where the ark of God [was], and Samuel was laid down [to sleep];
Contradiction with 2 Chronicles 13:11
States lamps are lit every evening, not just one specific instance, as mentioned in Exodus 40:25.
2 Chronicles 13:11: And they burn unto the LORD every morning and every evening burnt sacrifices and sweet incense: the shewbread also [set they in order] upon the pure table; and the candlestick of gold with the lamps thereof, to burn every evening: for we keep the charge of the LORD our God; but ye have forsaken him.