Contradiction with Exodus 15:27
This verse describes twelve wells of water, suggesting multiple sources of water in the desert, while Exodus 40:30 refers to a single laver between the tent and altar.
Exodus 15:27: And they came to Elim, where [were] twelve wells of water, and threescore and ten palm trees: and they encamped there by the waters.
Contradiction with Numbers 20:11
This verse describes Moses striking a rock to provide water for the Israelites, suggesting direct provision of water by God, while Exodus 40:30 involves the construction of a laver for washing.
Numbers 20:11: And Moses lifted up his hand, and with his rod he smote the rock twice: and the water came out abundantly, and the congregation drank, and their beasts [also].
Contradiction with John 4:13-14
Jesus speaks of providing everlasting water, indicating spiritual sustenance, which contradicts the physical laver used for washing in Exodus 40:30.
John 4:13-14: Jesus answered and said unto her, Whosoever drinketh of this water shall thirst again:
Contradiction with Revelation 22:1
Describes the river of life flowing from the throne of God, a different image of divine water provision compared to the laver of Exodus 40:30.
Revelation 22:1: And he shewed me a pure river of water of life, clear as crystal, proceeding out of the throne of God and of the Lamb.