Contradictions and Paradoxes in Exodus 19:19

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

According to Moses, this is when God talked to Moses from the sky with a loud trumpet sound that got louder and louder, showing that God was very powerful and wanted everyone to listen closely to what He was saying.

Exodus 19:19: And when the voice of the trumpet sounded long, and waxed louder and louder, Moses spake, and God answered him by a voice.

Contradiction with 1 Kings 19:12

Exodus 19:19 describes God speaking with a loud voice through a trumpet, while 1 Kings 19:12 describes God speaking in a "still small voice," suggesting different modes of divine communication.

1 Kings 19:12: And after the earthquake a fire; [but] the LORD [was] not in the fire: and after the fire a still small voice.

Contradiction with Matthew 11:29

Exodus 19:19 portrays God's presence with loud noise and majesty, whereas Matthew 11:29 presents Jesus as gentle and lowly in heart, highlighting a contrasting nature of approachability.

Matthew 11:29: Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.

Contradiction with Isaiah 42:2

In Exodus 19:19, there is a loud proclamation, contradicting Isaiah 42:2 where the servant will not cry out nor raise his voice in the streets, suggesting a quieter approach.

Isaiah 42:2: He shall not cry, nor lift up, nor cause his voice to be heard in the street.

Contradiction with Zechariah 4:6

Exodus 19:19 emphasizes a powerful, auditory experience, while Zechariah 4:6 signifies that God's work is accomplished "not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit," implying a subtler presence.

Zechariah 4:6: Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This [is] the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts. [might: or, army]

Contradiction with John 18:36

Exodus 19:19 involves an earthly manifestation with audible noise, however, John 18:36 describes Jesus' kingdom as not of this world, suggesting a spiritual rather than auditory or physical manifestation.

John 18:36: Jesus answered, My kingdom is not of this world: if my kingdom were of this world, then would my servants fight, that I should not be delivered to the Jews: but now is my kingdom not from hence.
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