Contradictions and Paradoxes in Exodus 18:19

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Exodus 18:19 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Exodus 18:19. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Exodus, God wants Moses to listen to wise advice and be a helper to the people, so he can bring their problems to God. This means Moses should be like a bridge between the people and God, helping them talk to God and solve their problems.

Exodus 18:19: Hearken now unto my voice, I will give thee counsel, and God shall be with thee: Be thou for the people to God-ward, that thou mayest bring the causes unto God:

Contradiction with Proverbs 11:14

This verse emphasizes the need for multiple counselors for safety, contradictory to Exodus 18:19, which suggests listening to one person's counsel.

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

Contradiction with James 1:5

This verse encourages seeking wisdom from God directly, whereas Exodus 18:19 suggests listening to Jethro's human advice.

James 1:5: If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all [men] liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.

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