Contradictions and Paradoxes in Exodus 16:11

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Exodus 16:11 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Exodus 16:11. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, God talked to Moses to give him important instructions. This shows that God was guiding the people and taking care of them.

Exodus 16:11: And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying,

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 2:30

Contradicts Exodus 16:11 by stating that God changes his decrees based on human actions, whereas Exodus 16:11 signifies God's consistent provision for the Israelites.

1 Samuel 2:30: Wherefore the LORD God of Israel saith, I said indeed [that] thy house, and the house of thy father, should walk before me for ever: but now the LORD saith, Be it far from me; for them that honour me I will honour, and they that despise me shall be lightly esteemed.

Contradiction with Numbers 11:1

Highlights God’s anger towards complaints, contrasting with Exodus 16:11’s depiction of God responding without anger to the Israelites' complaints for food.

Numbers 11:1: And [when] the people complained, it displeased the LORD: and the LORD heard [it]; and his anger was kindled; and the fire of the LORD burnt among them, and consumed [them that were] in the uttermost parts of the camp. [complained: or, were as it were complainers] [it displeased: Heb. it was evil in the ears of]

Contradiction with Psalm 78:40

Reflects on the rebellious nature of the Israelites and God’s displeasure, whereas Exodus 16:11 demonstrates God providing for them despite complaints.

Psalm 78:40: How oft did they provoke him in the wilderness, [and] grieve him in the desert! [provoke: or, rebel against]

Contradiction with Numbers 14:11

God questions Moses about the people's lack of faith and threatens punishment, while Exodus 16:11 shows God responding with provision despite their lack of faith.

Numbers 14:11: And the LORD said unto Moses, How long will this people provoke me? and how long will it be ere they believe me, for all the signs which I have shewed among them?

Contradiction with Isaiah 1:15

Indicates that God will not hear the prayers of those who rebel, which contrasts with God hearing and responding in Exodus 16:11.

Isaiah 1:15: And when ye spread forth your hands, I will hide mine eyes from you: yea, when ye make many prayers, I will not hear: your hands are full of blood. [make...: Heb. multiply prayer] [blood: Heb. bloods]

Contradiction with Psalm 106:13-15

Describes God giving the people their requests but sending leanness to their souls, whereas Exodus 16:11 presents provision without immediate consequence.

Psalm 106:13-15: They soon forgat his works; they waited not for his counsel: [They soon...: Heb. They made haste, they forgat]

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 8:3

States that man does not live by bread alone, contradicting the emphasis on physical provision in Exodus 16:11.

Deuteronomy 8:3: And he humbled thee, and suffered thee to hunger, and fed thee with manna, which thou knewest not, neither did thy fathers know; that he might make thee know that man doth not live by bread only, but by every [word] that proceedeth out of the mouth of the LORD doth man live.

Contradiction with Ezekiel 20:21

Describes God's withholding of promised blessing due to disobedience, while Exodus 16:11 shows provision despite disobedience.

Ezekiel 20:21: Notwithstanding the children rebelled against me: they walked not in my statutes, neither kept my judgments to do them, which [if] a man do, he shall even live in them; they polluted my sabbaths: then I said, I would pour out my fury upon them, to accomplish my anger against them in the wilderness.

Contradiction with Hebrews 3:8-9

Warns against hardening hearts as the Israelites did in the wilderness, showing a negative example contrary to the provision seen in Exodus 16:11.

Hebrews 3:8-9: Harden not your hearts, as in the provocation, in the day of temptation in the wilderness:

Contradiction with John 6:49

States that the ancestors who ate manna in the wilderness are dead, offering a contrast to the immediate sustenance provided in Exodus 16:11.

John 6:49: Your fathers did eat manna in the wilderness, and are dead.

Contradiction with Matthew 4:4

Jesus emphasizes relying on God's word rather than physical food alone, contrasting the focus on physical provision in Exodus 16:11.

Matthew 4:4: But he answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God.
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