Contradictions and Paradoxes in Exodus 18:18

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

According to Moses, you can't do everything by yourself because it’s too hard and you might get really tired. You need to have help from others to get things done.

Exodus 18:18: Thou wilt surely wear away, both thou, and this people that [is] with thee: for this thing [is] too heavy for thee; thou art not able to perform it thyself alone. [Thou wilt...: Heb. Fading thou wilt fade]

Contradiction with Matthew 11:28

This verse implies that Jesus provides rest, contradicting Exodus 18:18 where Moses is told he will surely be worn out handling the burden alone.

Matthew 11:28: Come unto me, all [ye] that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.

Contradiction with Galatians 6:2

This verse encourages bearing one another's burdens, which opposes the implication in Exodus 18:18 that one person cannot bear burdens alone.

Galatians 6:2: Bear ye one another's burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ.

Contradiction with Philippians 4:13

This verse suggests that with Christ’s strength, one can accomplish anything, which contradicts the idea in Exodus 18:18 of being worn out by heavy responsibilities.

Philippians 4:13: I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.

Contradiction with Isaiah 41:10

This verse assures strength from the Lord, countering the notion in Exodus 18:18 of being unable to handle burdens alone without help.

Isaiah 41:10: Fear thou not; for I [am] with thee: be not dismayed; for I [am] thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.

Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 12:9

This verse speaks to strength in weakness through grace, contrasting with Exodus 18:18 where Moses’s ability is seen as insufficient without delegation.

2 Corinthians 12:9: And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.
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