Contradictions and Paradoxes in Exodus 17:15

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Exodus 17:15 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Exodus 17:15. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, this verse means that Moses wanted to thank God for helping them in a big battle, so he built a special place to remember God and called it "The LORD is my banner" to show that God was like a big flag leading and protecting them.

Exodus 17:15: And Moses built an altar, and called the name of it Jehovahnissi: [Jehovahnissi: that is, The LORD my banner]

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 6:4

This verse emphasizes the oneness of God, which could contradict the idea of giving God a specific name related to a military victory as in Exodus 17:15.

Deuteronomy 6:4: Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God [is] one LORD:

Contradiction with Isaiah 42:8

God states that He will not share His glory with another, potentially conflicting with emphasizing a specific aspect of God’s character through a name like Jehovah-nissi in Exodus 17:15.

Isaiah 42:8: I [am] the LORD: that [is] my name: and my glory will I not give to another, neither my praise to graven images.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:39

This verse suggests turning the other cheek, which could contrast with the warlike connotations of a name like Jehovah-nissi, meaning "The Lord is my Banner."

Matthew 5:39: But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.

Contradiction with John 18:36

Jesus claims that His kingdom is not of this world and implies non-violence, which might contrast with the context of a military victory in Exodus 17:15.

John 18:36: Jesus answered, My kingdom is not of this world: if my kingdom were of this world, then would my servants fight, that I should not be delivered to the Jews: but now is my kingdom not from hence.

Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 10:4

Emphasizes that the weapons of Christian warfare are not carnal, potentially conflicting with the naming of an altar after a military victory in Exodus 17:15.

2 Corinthians 10:4: (For the weapons of our warfare [are] not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;) [through God: or, to God]
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