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.