Contradictions and Paradoxes in Exodus 15:10

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Exodus 15:10 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Exodus 15:10. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, God used His powerful breath to make the sea come back and cover the bad people who were chasing His people. The bad people sank down quickly in the deep water like heavy stones.

Exodus 15:10: Thou didst blow with thy wind, the sea covered them: they sank as lead in the mighty waters.

Contradiction with Genesis 9:11

Genesis 9:11 promises there will be no more floods to destroy the earth, which contrasts with Exodus 15:10 describing the use of water to overthrow enemies.

Genesis 9:11: And I will establish my covenant with you; neither shall all flesh be cut off any more by the waters of a flood; neither shall there any more be a flood to destroy the earth.

Contradiction with Genesis 8:21

God promises not to curse the ground anymore for man's sake, contradicting the destructive flood in Exodus 15:10.

Genesis 8:21: And the LORD smelled a sweet savour; and the LORD said in his heart, I will not again curse the ground any more for man's sake; for the imagination of man's heart [is] evil from his youth; neither will I again smite any more every thing living, as I have done. [a sweet...: Heb. a savour of rest or, satisfaction] [for the imagination: or, through the imagination]

Contradiction with Isaiah 54:9

God promises that the waters of Noah would no longer cover the earth, contrasting with the watery destruction in Exodus 15:10.

Isaiah 54:9: For this [is as] the waters of Noah unto me: for [as] I have sworn that the waters of Noah should no more go over the earth; so have I sworn that I would not be wroth with thee, nor rebuke thee.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Matthew 5:44 teaches to love your enemies, which is in opposition to the destruction of enemies seen in Exodus 15:10.

Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

Contradiction with Romans 12:19

Romans 12:19 advises against personal retribution, in contrast with the act of God's retribution in Exodus 15:10.

Romans 12:19: Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but [rather] give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance [is] mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.

Paradox #1

Exodus 15:10 talks about God using his power to destroy enemies. The contradiction could be that it conflicts with the idea of a loving and forgiving God, as it shows a side that is vengeful and punishing. This may seem inconsistent with teachings about forgiveness and mercy.

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