10 cubits across and 30 cubits around

I still stand by my statement that the numbers are close enough. I wouldn't expect the verse to say 10 cubits in diameter and 31.415926535897932384626433832795 cubits around. 10 cubits by 30 cubits is fine with me. In fact, even throwing in the word "about" in front of each number would not affect the theological or historicity of the verse. I find the insistence on accurate measures to be a nitpick instead of a error within the bible.

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A devinely inspired document written by the creator of perfection himself can be off a tad?

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A book of theology written by man that was never intended to reflect scientific accuracy? Yes, it can be off.

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it evidently turned out to be pretty a big deal that is...when there was absolutely no need for it...it's like writing an auto-biography to the human race and not caring if it's right for future generations

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The purpose of the Bible (in my opinion) was to pass theology on to future generations, not literal history or literal scientific truths.

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surely the all-knowing saw this coming.

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. . . and left evidence within and upon the earth in order for us to find the truth without the bias of human pride and arrogance?