Contradictions and Paradoxes in Exodus 16:9

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Exodus 16:9 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Exodus 16:9. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, God heard the people complaining and wanted them to come close to Him. He asked Aaron to tell everyone that God was listening and wanted to help them.

Exodus 16:9: And Moses spake unto Aaron, Say unto all the congregation of the children of Israel, Come near before the LORD: for he hath heard your murmurings.

Contradiction with Exodus 4:10

Moses expresses reluctance to speak, claiming he is not eloquent, which contradicts the command to gather the congregation and speak to them.

Exodus 4:10: And Moses said unto the LORD, O my Lord, I [am] not eloquent, neither heretofore, nor since thou hast spoken unto thy servant: but I [am] slow of speech, and of a slow tongue. [eloquent: Heb. a man of words] [heretofore: Heb. since yesterday, nor since the third day]

Contradiction with Numbers 16:19

Korah gathers the congregation against Moses and Aaron, which contradicts Moses gathering the congregation to hear the Lord, implying leadership contention.

Numbers 16:19: And Korah gathered all the congregation against them unto the door of the tabernacle of the congregation: and the glory of the LORD appeared unto all the congregation.

Contradiction with 1 Kings 19:9

Elijah seeks solitude in a cave rather than gathering people, contrary to the command to gather a congregation.

1 Kings 19:9: And he came thither unto a cave, and lodged there; and, behold, the word of the LORD [came] to him, and he said unto him, What doest thou here, Elijah?

Contradiction with John 18:20

Jesus says he spoke openly to the world, contradicting the context of speaking to a specific gathered congregation.

John 18:20: Jesus answered him, I spake openly to the world; I ever taught in the synagogue, and in the temple, whither the Jews always resort; and in secret have I said nothing.

Contradiction with Acts 5:29

Peter and the other apostles prioritize obedience to God over men, contradicting a direct instruction from Moses to the congregation initiated by divine command.

Acts 5:29: Then Peter and the [other] apostles answered and said, We ought to obey God rather than men.
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