Contradictions and Paradoxes in Exodus 15:15

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

According to Moses, the people who live in Edom, Moab, and Canaan will be very scared because of the amazing things God does for His people. They will feel so frightened that they might seem to disappear.

Exodus 15:15: Then the dukes of Edom shall be amazed; the mighty men of Moab, trembling shall take hold upon them; all the inhabitants of Canaan shall melt away.

Contradiction with Joshua 1:9

While Exodus 15:15 describes the fear of the people, Joshua 1:9 encourages strength and courage, contradicting the idea of fear.

Joshua 1:9: Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God [is] with thee whithersoever thou goest.

Contradiction with Psalm 27:1

Exodus 15:15 mentions fear among the inhabitants, whereas Psalm 27:1 states that the Lord is the strength of life and there is no need to fear.

Psalm 27:1: [[A Psalm] of David.] The LORD [is] my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the LORD [is] the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?

Contradiction with 2 Timothy 1:7

Exodus 15:15 reflects fear, but 2 Timothy 1:7 declares that God has not given a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and a sound mind.

2 Timothy 1:7: For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.

Contradiction with Isaiah 41:10

Exodus 15:15 mentions fear, but Isaiah 41:10 advises not to fear because God is with them.

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 Proverbs 3:25-26

While Exodus 15:15 mentions fear, Proverbs 3:25-26 advises against fearing sudden disaster because the Lord will keep confidence firm.

Proverbs 3:25-26: Be not afraid of sudden fear, neither of the desolation of the wicked, when it cometh.
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