Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 7:25

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 7:25 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 7:25. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, Moses thought his people would know he was chosen by God to help them, but they didn't understand that. He expected them to see he was their helper, but they didn't see it at that time.

Acts 7:25: For he supposed his brethren would have understood how that God by his hand would deliver them: but they understood not. [For: or, Now]

Contradiction with Exodus 2:14

This verse contradicts Acts 7:25 by showing that the Israelites did not recognize Moses as a deliverer.

Exodus 2:14: And he said, Who made thee a prince and a judge over us? intendest thou to kill me, as thou killedst the Egyptian? And Moses feared, and said, Surely this thing is known. [a prince: Heb. a man, a prince]

Contradiction with Genesis 12:2

Contradicts by implying God directly chooses the deliverer, whereas Acts 7:25 implies Moses assumed the role himself.

Genesis 12:2: And I will make of thee a great nation, and I will bless thee, and make thy name great; and thou shalt be a blessing:

Contradiction with Numbers 14:2

Contradicts as the Israelites question leadership, showing lack of recognition or trust in appointed leaders, contrasting with Acts 7:25 where Moses expected acknowledgment.

Numbers 14:2: And all the children of Israel murmured against Moses and against Aaron: and the whole congregation said unto them, Would God that we had died in the land of Egypt! or would God we had died in this wilderness!

Contradiction with John 1:11

Contradicts by illustrating how Jesus was not recognized by his own people, similar to Moses' experience depicted differently in Acts 7:25.

John 1:11: He came unto his own, and his own received him not.
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