Contradiction with Exodus 35:2
It mentions resting on the Sabbath day, however, setting up the tabernacle in Exodus 40:8 would require work, potentially contradicting the Sabbath rest commandment.
Exodus 35:2: Six days shall work be done, but on the seventh day there shall be to you an holy day, a sabbath of rest to the LORD: whosoever doeth work therein shall be put to death. [an...: Heb. holiness]
Contradiction with Numbers 9:17
This verse describes how the Israelites moved and set up camp according to the cloud, suggesting they did not set up the tabernacle until the cloud settled, whereas Exodus 40:8 describes an explicit command to set up the courtyard without reference to waiting for the cloud.
Numbers 9:17: And when the cloud was taken up from the tabernacle, then after that the children of Israel journeyed: and in the place where the cloud abode, there the children of Israel pitched their tents.
Contradiction with 1 Kings 8:17-18
David's desire to build a temple for God contrasts with the temporal tabernacle setup commanded in Exodus 40:8, indicating different divine directives for dwelling places.
1 Kings 8:17-18: And it was in the heart of David my father to build an house for the name of the LORD God of Israel.
Contradiction with 2 Samuel 7:6-7
God states He has not dwelt in a house since bringing Israel out of Egypt, contradicting the instruction to establish a portable dwelling in Exodus 40:8 as a place for God's presence.
2 Samuel 7:6-7: Whereas I have not dwelt in [any] house since the time that I brought up the children of Israel out of Egypt, even to this day, but have walked in a tent and in a tabernacle.
Contradiction with Acts 7:48-49
Stephen's speech mentions that God does not dwell in houses made by hands, contradicting the idea in Exodus 40:8 where a physical structure is erected for God's presence.
Acts 7:48-49: Howbeit the most High dwelleth not in temples made with hands; as saith the prophet,