Contradictions and Paradoxes in Exodus 18:24

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Exodus 18:24 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Exodus 18:24. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Exodus, Moses listened to his father-in-law, Jethro, and did everything he suggested. This shows that it is wise to listen to good advice from others.

Exodus 18:24: So Moses hearkened to the voice of his father in law, and did all that he had said.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 17:5

"Cursed be the man that trusteth in man, and maketh flesh his arm," suggests relying on human advice is cursed, unlike Exodus 18:24 where Moses heeds Jethro's advice.

Jeremiah 17:5: Thus saith the LORD; Cursed [be] the man that trusteth in man, and maketh flesh his arm, and whose heart departeth from the LORD.

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5

"Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding," implies full reliance on God, contrasting Moses' decision to follow Jethro's counsel.

Proverbs 3:5: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

Contradiction with Psalm 118:8

"It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in man," contrasts with Moses placing confidence in Jethro's advice.

Psalm 118:8: [It is] better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in man.

Contradiction with Isaiah 2:22

"Cease ye from man, whose breath is in his nostrils," suggests not relying on humans, conflicting with Moses listening to Jethro.

Isaiah 2:22: Cease ye from man, whose breath [is] in his nostrils: for wherein is he to be accounted of?

Contradiction with Colossians 2:8

Warns against being misled by human tradition or philosophy, while Moses accepts Jethro's counsel.

Colossians 2:8: Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ. [rudiments: or, elements] [make a prey: or, seduce you, or, lead you astray]

Contradiction with Galatians 1:10

"For if I yet pleased men, I should not be the servant of Christ," highlights pleasing God over men, in contrast with Moses accepting Jethro's advice.

Galatians 1:10: For do I now persuade men, or God? or do I seek to please men? for if I yet pleased men, I should not be the servant of Christ.

Contradiction with Matthew 15:9

Criticizes following human precepts over God's commands, unlike Moses' acceptance of Jethro's guidance.

Matthew 15:9: But in vain they do worship me, teaching [for] doctrines the commandments of men.
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