Contradictions and Paradoxes in Exodus 14:2

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Exodus 14:2 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Exodus 14:2. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, God told the people of Israel where to stop and set up their tents. They camped by the sea in a special spot where God wanted them to be safe.

Exodus 14:2: Speak unto the children of Israel, that they turn and encamp before Pihahiroth, between Migdol and the sea, over against Baalzephon: before it shall ye encamp by the sea.

Contradiction with Numbers 9:18

This verse states that the Israelites moved and encamped at the LORD's command via the cloud, while in Exodus 14:2, the command is specific to Moses.

Numbers 9:18: At the commandment of the LORD the children of Israel journeyed, and at the commandment of the LORD they pitched: as long as the cloud abode upon the tabernacle they rested in their tents.

Contradiction with Numbers 14:44

This verse describes the Israelites going against God's command, indicating a contradiction in obedience compared to Exodus 14:2 where they follow God's direction.

Numbers 14:44: But they presumed to go up unto the hill top: nevertheless the ark of the covenant of the LORD, and Moses, departed not out of the camp.

Contradiction with Numbers 33:7

This verse mentions different encampment locations and orders for the Israelites, which can seem contradictory to the specific encampment order in Exodus 14:2.

Numbers 33:7: And they removed from Etham, and turned again unto Pihahiroth, which [is] before Baalzephon: and they pitched before Migdol.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 1:40

This verse instructs the Israelites to turn and take their journey into the wilderness, which contrasts with the specific direction given to encamp at the sea in Exodus 14:2.

Deuteronomy 1:40: But [as for] you, turn you, and take your journey into the wilderness by the way of the Red sea.

Contradiction with Joshua 1:2

Here Joshua is told to lead Israel across the Jordan, contrasting with Moses leading them to encamp by the sea in Exodus 14:2.

Joshua 1:2: Moses my servant is dead; now therefore arise, go over this Jordan, thou, and all this people, unto the land which I do give to them, [even] to the children of Israel.

Contradiction with Psalm 106:7

This verse mentions the Israelites' rebellion and lack of understanding of God’s wonders, which can be seen in contrast to their obedience in Exodus 14:2.

Psalm 106:7: Our fathers understood not thy wonders in Egypt; they remembered not the multitude of thy mercies; but provoked [him] at the sea, [even] at the Red sea.

Contradiction with Isaiah 63:12

The verse speaks of God leading them by the right hand of Moses with a divided sea, which could be seen as opposing the encampment before the sea in Exodus 14:2.

Isaiah 63:12: That led [them] by the right hand of Moses with his glorious arm, dividing the water before them, to make himself an everlasting name?

Contradiction with Hebrews 11:29

This verse describes the Israelites passing through the Red Sea by faith, suggesting an action contrary to encamping, as mentioned in Exodus 14:2.

Hebrews 11:29: By faith they passed through the Red sea as by dry [land]: which the Egyptians assaying to do were drowned.
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