Contradictions and Paradoxes in Exodus 40:33

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Exodus 40:33 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Exodus 40:33. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, he made sure everything was ready by setting up the special tent called the tabernacle and the area around it, just like God had asked. This means Moses finished the job of making a special place for people to meet with God.

Exodus 40:33: And he reared up the court round about the tabernacle and the altar, and set up the hanging of the court gate. So Moses finished the work.

Contradiction with Genesis 1:31

This verse states that God saw everything He made was very good, implying completeness, whereas Exodus 40:33 speaks of Moses completing the work of the tabernacle, suggesting human completion of work.

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 Hebrews 10:11

This verse mentions that priests stand daily ministering and offering repeatedly the same sacrifices, indicating ongoing work, contrasting with Exodus 40:33 which speaks of the completion of a task.

Hebrews 10:11: And every priest standeth daily ministering and offering oftentimes the same sacrifices, which can never take away sins:

Contradiction with Philippians 1:6

This verse conveys the notion that the good work in Christians will be performed until the day of Christ, indicating an ongoing process, unlike the completed work mentioned in Exodus 40:33.

Philippians 1:6: Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform [it] until the day of Jesus Christ: [perform: or, finish]

Contradiction with Isaiah 64:6

This verse suggests human deeds are as filthy rags, which contrasts with Exodus 40:33 where Moses is said to complete the work, implying a satisfactory completion.

Isaiah 64:6: But we are all as an unclean [thing], and all our righteousnesses [are] as filthy rags; and we all do fade as a leaf; and our iniquities, like the wind, have taken us away.
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