Contradiction with Isaiah 45:5
This verse states there is no God besides the Lord, whereas Exodus 18:11 acknowledges the Lord as greater than other gods, implying their existence.
Isaiah 45:5: I [am] the LORD, and [there is] none else, [there is] no God beside me: I girded thee, though thou hast not known me:
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 6:4
This verse emphasizes the Lord as the one and only God, contradicting the mention of other gods in Exodus 18:11.
Deuteronomy 6:4: Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God [is] one LORD:
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 8:4
This passage declares that there is no other God but one, which contrasts with the acknowledgment of other gods in Exodus 18:11.
1 Corinthians 8:4: As concerning therefore the eating of those things that are offered in sacrifice unto idols, we know that an idol [is] nothing in the world, and that [there is] none other God but one.
Contradiction with Psalm 96:5
This verse claims that all the gods of the nations are idols, contrasting with the implication in Exodus 18:11 that these gods have some existence or power.
Psalm 96:5: For all the gods of the nations [are] idols: but the LORD made the heavens.
Paradox #1
Exodus 18:11 suggests that the God of Israel is greater than all other gods, implying the existence of other gods. This can be seen as conflicting with the monotheistic belief that there is only one God. This raises questions about the nature and existence of other deities in relation to the monotheistic theology of the Bible.
Paradox #2
Exodus 18:11 suggests that the Lord is greater than all other gods. A potential doctrinal conflict might arise with verses that emphasize monotheism, stating that there is only one God, like in Isaiah 45:5, which says there is no other god besides Him. This could lead to confusion about the existence of other gods or beings.
Paradox #3
Exodus 18:11 might present a moral inconsistency because it suggests that God is greater than all other gods, which could be perceived as conflicting with the foundational monotheistic belief that there is only one true God. This could be seen as implying the existence or acknowledgment of other gods, which contradicts the strict monotheism found elsewhere in the Bible.