Contradiction with Exodus 14:21
This verse describes Moses parting the Red Sea by stretching out his hand, underlining that he needed to perform an action rather than simply being commanded to walk before the people.
Exodus 14:21: And Moses stretched out his hand over the sea; and the LORD caused the sea to go [back] by a strong east wind all that night, and made the sea dry [land], and the waters were divided.
Contradiction with Numbers 20:8
In this verse, God instructs Moses to speak to a rock to bring forth water, contrasting with being told to use the rod.
Numbers 20:8: Take the rod, and gather thou the assembly together, thou, and Aaron thy brother, and speak ye unto the rock before their eyes; and it shall give forth his water, and thou shalt bring forth to them water out of the rock: so thou shalt give the congregation and their beasts drink.
Contradiction with Exodus 4:17
Here, God tells Moses to use the rod for signs, emphasizing the rod's power rather than just accompanying leadership presence.
Exodus 4:17: And thou shalt take this rod in thine hand, wherewith thou shalt do signs.
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 31:8
This verse states that God will go before Moses and the Israelites, contrasting with the instruction to walk before the people.
Deuteronomy 31:8: And the LORD, he [it is] that doth go before thee; he will be with thee, he will not fail thee, neither forsake thee: fear not, neither be dismayed.