Contradictions and Paradoxes in Exodus 15:21

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Exodus 15:21 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Exodus 15:21. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Exodus, Miriam is telling everyone to sing to God because He helped them win in an amazing way by making the water swallow up the bad guys and their horses. This shows that God is strong and takes care of His people.

Exodus 15:21: And Miriam answered them, Sing ye to the LORD, for he hath triumphed gloriously; the horse and his rider hath he thrown into the sea.

Contradiction with Psalm 46:10

While Exodus 15:21 praises a triumphant God of war, Psalm 46:10 emphasizes being still and knowing God as a peaceful refuge.

Psalm 46:10: Be still, and know that I [am] God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:9

Exodus 15:21 celebrates victory in battle, whereas Matthew 5:9 blesses peacemakers, contrasting the focus on war.

Matthew 5:9: Blessed [are] the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.

Contradiction with Romans 12:19

Exodus 15:21 depicts a God who relishes in the destruction of enemies, while Romans 12:19 advises leaving vengeance to God and pursuing peace.

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.

Contradiction with Isaiah 2:4

The exultation in Exodus 15:21 after battle success conflicts with Isaiah 2:4's prophecy of God bringing swords to plowshares, promoting peace over war.

Isaiah 2:4: And he shall judge among the nations, and shall rebuke many people: and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruninghooks: nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more. [pruninghooks: or, scythes]

Contradiction with James 3:18

Exodus 15:21 glorifies God as a divine warrior, which differs from James 3:18 that extols the fruit of righteousness sown in peace.

James 3:18: And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace of them that make peace.
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