Contradictions and Paradoxes in Exodus 40:3

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Exodus 40:3 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Exodus 40:3. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, God wanted a special box called the ark to be put in a special tent and covered with a curtain so people would know it was a very important and holy place. This showed that God was with them and that they should respect and listen to Him.

Exodus 40:3: And thou shalt put therein the ark of the testimony, and cover the ark with the vail.

Contradiction with Numbers 9:15

Contradicts Exodus 40:3 by stating that the tabernacle setup happened on a different day.

Numbers 9:15: And on the day that the tabernacle was reared up the cloud covered the tabernacle, [namely], the tent of the testimony: and at even there was upon the tabernacle as it were the appearance of fire, until the morning.

Contradiction with Hebrews 9:11

Contradicts Exodus 40:3 by highlighting that Christ's more perfect tabernacle was not made with hands, in contrast to the specific instructions for a physical setup in Exodus.

Hebrews 9:11: But Christ being come an high priest of good things to come, by a greater and more perfect tabernacle, not made with hands, that is to say, not of this building;
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