Contradictions and Paradoxes in Exodus 17:13

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Exodus 17:13 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Exodus 17:13. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, Joshua and his army won against the Amalekites in a big battle using their swords. This shows that with God's help, Joshua and the Israelites were able to defeat their enemies.

Exodus 17:13: And Joshua discomfited Amalek and his people with the edge of the sword.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

This verse encourages loving your enemies and praying for those who persecute you, contrary to the violence depicted in Exodus 17:13.

Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

Contradiction with Romans 12:19

This verse advises against seeking revenge and leaving vengeance to God, which contrasts with the act of battle in Exodus 17:13.

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 Proverbs 25:21-22

These verses encourage feeding your enemy if he is hungry and giving him water if he is thirsty, promoting kindness over the conflict seen in Exodus 17:13.

Proverbs 25:21-22: If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink:

Contradiction with Isaiah 2:4

This verse speaks of turning swords into plowshares and not learning war anymore, contrasting with the military victory in Exodus 17:13.

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 Matthew 26:52

Jesus tells Peter to put away his sword, stating that those who live by the sword will die by the sword, conflicting with the use of the sword in Exodus 17:13.

Matthew 26:52: Thinkest thou that I cannot now pray to my Father, and he shall presently give me more than twelve legions of angels?

Paradox #1

This verse describes a battle victory, which could be seen as a contradiction to the Bible's teachings about peace and love for one's enemies. Some might view the act of violence and war as inconsistent with the broader ethical teachings of compassion and reconciliation found elsewhere in the scripture.

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