Contradictions and Paradoxes in Exodus 18:17

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Exodus 18:17 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Exodus 18:17. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Exodus, Moses' father-in-law told him that what he was doing was not right. He wanted to help Moses by giving him advice on how to make better choices.

Exodus 18:17: And Moses' father in law said unto him, The thing that thou doest [is] not good.

Contradiction with Proverbs 11:14

This verse suggests that there is safety in having multiple counselors, which can contradict Exodus 18:17's context where Jethro criticizes the singular approach.

Proverbs 11:14: Where no counsel [is], the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellors [there is] safety.

Contradiction with Proverbs 15:22

This verse emphasizes the importance of multiple counselors for plans to succeed, contrasting with a sole leader's decisions being questioned in Exodus 18:17.

Proverbs 15:22: Without counsel purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of counsellors they are established.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 4:9

Here, it is suggested that two are better than one, which can be seen as contradicting the single-handed approach critiqued in Exodus 18:17.

Ecclesiastes 4:9: Two [are] better than one; because they have a good reward for their labour.

Contradiction with Proverbs 24:6

Advises seeking multiple counselors for waging war successfully, contradicting the inefficiency of a lone decision-maker as pointed out in Exodus 18:17.

Proverbs 24:6: For by wise counsel thou shalt make thy war: and in multitude of counsellors [there is] safety.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 12:14

This verse implies the importance of many parts in one body, suggesting a contradiction to the focus on individual leadership criticized in Exodus 18:17.

1 Corinthians 12:14: For the body is not one member, but many.
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