Contradictions and Paradoxes in Exodus 14:25

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Exodus 14:25 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Exodus 14:25. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, God made the wheels of the Egyptian chariots come off so they couldn't chase the Israelites easily. The Egyptians got scared and wanted to run away because they could see that God was helping the Israelites.

Exodus 14:25: And took off their chariot wheels, that they drave them heavily: so that the Egyptians said, Let us flee from the face of Israel; for the LORD fighteth for them against the Egyptians. [that they...: or, and made them to go heavily]

Contradiction with Joshua 1:5

Contradicts the implication of God's presence and support causing chaos; Joshua 1:5 asserts God's unwavering support for His people.

Joshua 1:5: There shall not any man be able to stand before thee all the days of thy life: as I was with Moses, [so] I will be with thee: I will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.

Contradiction with Psalm 46:1

Contradicts the notion of God causing distress for His people; this verse declares God as a refuge and strength in trouble.

Psalm 46:1: [To the chief Musician for the sons of Korah, A Song upon Alamoth.] God [is] our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. [for: or, of]

Contradiction with Isaiah 41:10

Contradicts the idea of God causing fear; this verse reassures that God strengthens and upholds His people.

Isaiah 41:10: Fear thou not; for I [am] with thee: be not dismayed; for I [am] thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.

Contradiction with Romans 8:31

Contradicts the implication of God's actions against His people; this verse affirms that God is for us, not against us.

Romans 8:31: What shall we then say to these things? If God [be] for us, who [can be] against us?

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 14:33

Contradicts the depiction of God as causing confusion; this verse claims God is not the author of confusion but of peace.

1 Corinthians 14:33: For God is not [the author] of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints. [confusion: Gr. tumult, or, unquietness]

Paradox #1

The contradiction, inconsistency, or conflict that might arise with this verse could involve differing accounts of the event in other historical, cultural, or archaeological records. Some historians and scholars argue that there is insufficient evidence outside of the biblical text to confirm this event. Additionally, variations in the retelling of this story in other ancient texts might lead to inconsistencies or conflicts about the details of what happened.

Paradox #2

Exodus 14:25 describes God intervening in a battle to help the Israelites by causing problems for the Egyptians. The moral conflict here could be how a loving and just God causes harm to some people to benefit others, which might seem inconsistent with the idea of universal compassion and justice.

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