Contradictions and Paradoxes in Exodus 16:8

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Exodus 16:8 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Exodus 16:8. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, God hears when people complain, and He will give them meat to eat at night and bread in the morning. Moses tells the people that their complaints are not really about him or his brother, but they are complaining against God.

Exodus 16:8: And Moses said, [This shall be], when the LORD shall give you in the evening flesh to eat, and in the morning bread to the full; for that the LORD heareth your murmurings which ye murmur against him: and what [are] we? your murmurings [are] not against us, but against the LORD.

Contradiction with Exodus 16:29

Contrary to Exodus 16:8 which discusses provision, Exodus 16:29 focuses on rest and observance without mention of provision.

Exodus 16:29: See, for that the LORD hath given you the sabbath, therefore he giveth you on the sixth day the bread of two days; abide ye every man in his place, let no man go out of his place on the seventh day.

Contradiction with Psalm 37:25

While Exodus 16:8 implies a provision by God for needs, Psalm 37:25 says the righteous are never forsaken, suggesting a continuous provision without scarcity.

Psalm 37:25: I have been young, and [now] am old; yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his seed begging bread.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:26

Exodus 16:8 emphasizes dissatisfaction and murmuring for food, while Matthew 6:26 emphasizes God's continual provision without worry.

Matthew 6:26: Behold the fowls of the air: for they sow not, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feedeth them. Are ye not much better than they?

Contradiction with Philippians 4:19

In contrast to the complaints in Exodus 16:8 over food variety, Philippians 4:19 reassures that God supplies all needs according to His riches.

Philippians 4:19: But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.

Paradox #1

Exodus 16:8 might be seen as having a theological inconsistency for some because it suggests that complaints against leaders (like Moses and Aaron) are actually complaints against God. This could raise questions about human freedom and responsibility, as well as how indirect actions might reflect one's relationship with God. It challenges the idea of separating grievances against human leadership from grievances against divine guidance.

Paradox #2

Exodus 16:8 might be seen as having a contradiction or inconsistency because it suggests that complaints directed toward human leaders are actually complaints against God. This raises questions about individual responsibility and agency, as people may feel conflicted about how to express their dissatisfaction or needs without it being interpreted as a lack of faith or trust in God.

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