Contradictions and Paradoxes in Exodus 18:5

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Exodus 18:5 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Exodus 18:5. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, Jethro, who is Moses' father-in-law, came to visit him in the desert with Moses' wife and children. They met at the special mountain where God was.

Exodus 18:5: And Jethro, Moses' father in law, came with his sons and his wife unto Moses into the wilderness, where he encamped at the mount of God:

Contradiction with Exodus 20:19

Exodus 18:5 involves Jethro meeting Moses, while Exodus 20:19 is about Israelites being afraid to speak with God and asking Moses to speak instead. The context of fear and divine interaction contradicts the hospitable encounter described in 18:5.

Exodus 20:19: And they said unto Moses, Speak thou with us, and we will hear: but let not God speak with us, lest we die.

Contradiction with Numbers 12:2

Exodus 18:5 shows a peaceful meeting, but Numbers 12:2 talks about Miriam and Aaron speaking against Moses, showing internal strife rather than peace.

Numbers 12:2: And they said, Hath the LORD indeed spoken only by Moses? hath he not spoken also by us? And the LORD heard [it].

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 1:9

Exodus 18:5 highlights a supportive visit from Jethro, but Deuteronomy 1:9 discusses Moses' declaration of how he cannot bear the people alone, showing a burden instead of support.

Deuteronomy 1:9: And I spake unto you at that time, saying, I am not able to bear you myself alone:
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