Contradiction with Genesis 1:31
While Exodus 40:28 discusses the completion of the Tabernacle setup, Genesis 1:31 refers to God finishing the creation of the world, showing a broader scope of completion rather than a specific task like setting up a veil.
Genesis 1:31: And God saw every thing that he had made, and, behold, [it was] very good. And the evening and the morning were the sixth day. [And the evening...: Heb. And the evening was, and the morning was etc.]
Contradiction with Matthew 27:51
This verse describes the tearing of the temple veil at Jesus's crucifixion, representing a significant change in access to God, whereas Exodus 40:28 describes setting up a veil to separate spaces, emphasizing restricted access.
Matthew 27:51: And, behold, the veil of the temple was rent in twain from the top to the bottom; and the earth did quake, and the rocks rent;
Contradiction with Hebrews 9:3-4
Hebrews provides details on what lies behind the veil in the sanctuary, contrasting with Exodus 40:28 which is about setting up the physical barrier, not its contents or symbolic meaning.
Hebrews 9:3-4: And after the second veil, the tabernacle which is called the Holiest of all;
Contradiction with 2 Chronicles 3:14
Describes the use of the veil in Solomon’s temple with differing materials and design, which shows a variation from the tabernacle context of Exodus 40:28.
2 Chronicles 3:14: And he made the vail [of] blue, and purple, and crimson, and fine linen, and wrought cherubims thereon. [wrought: Heb. caused to ascend]
Contradiction with Mark 15:38
Similar to Matthew 27:51, it narrates the tearing of the temple veil, symbolizing the removal of barriers to God, contrary to the purpose of erecting a barrier as described in Exodus 40:28.
Mark 15:38: And the veil of the temple was rent in twain from the top to the bottom.