Contradictions and Paradoxes in Exodus 14:24

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Exodus 14:24 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Exodus 14:24. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Exodus, God saw the Egyptians chasing the Israelites in the morning and made it hard for them by using a big cloud and fire, causing confusion and trouble for the Egyptians. This shows that God was protecting the Israelites from their enemies.

Exodus 14:24: And it came to pass, that in the morning watch the LORD looked unto the host of the Egyptians through the pillar of fire and of the cloud, and troubled the host of the Egyptians,

Contradiction with Exodus 13:21

In Exodus 13:21, the Lord goes before the Israelites all the time, guiding them continuously, whereas Exodus 14:24 suggests that the Lord specifically looked upon the Egyptians in the morning watch.

Exodus 13:21: And the LORD went before them by day in a pillar of a cloud, to lead them the way; and by night in a pillar of fire, to give them light; to go by day and night:

Contradiction with Genesis 18:21

In Genesis 18:21, God states He will go down to see if what He heard about Sodom and Gomorrah is true, indicating a form of investigation, whereas in Exodus 14:24, God acts directly without need for prior investigation.

Genesis 18:21: I will go down now, and see whether they have done altogether according to the cry of it, which is come unto me; and if not, I will know.

Contradiction with Jonah 3:10

In Jonah 3:10, God changes His mind about the disaster He planned, while in Exodus 14:24, God continues with His plan against the Egyptians without deviation.

Jonah 3:10: And God saw their works, that they turned from their evil way; and God repented of the evil, that he had said that he would do unto them; and he did [it] not.

Contradiction with Psalm 121:3-4

In Psalm 121:3-4, it says God does not slumber or sleep, suggesting constant vigilance, whereas Exodus 14:24 implies a specific timing of intervention as if He is particularly attentive at that moment.

Psalm 121:3-4: He will not suffer thy foot to be moved: he that keepeth thee will not slumber.

Contradiction with James 1:17

James 1:17 emphasizes the unchanging nature of God, contradicting the idea in Exodus 14:24 that God seems to intervene specifically at certain moments.

James 1:17: Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.

Paradox #1

This verse might present a contradiction for those who struggle with understanding why a benevolent God would choose to intervene in human affairs through acts of conflict or hardship. Some may find it difficult to reconcile the idea of a loving deity with actions that lead to suffering or destruction. This can be seen as inconsistent with the notion of a purely compassionate and peaceful divine nature.

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