Contradictions and Paradoxes in Exodus 22:23

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Exodus 22:23 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Exodus 22:23. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, God tells people to be kind to others, especially those who are hurting. If anyone is mean to these people and they ask God for help, He promises to listen and help them.

Exodus 22:23: If thou afflict them in any wise, and they cry at all unto me, I will surely hear their cry;

Contradiction with Proverbs 21:13

Proverbs 21:13 highlights the importance of listening to the cries of the oppressed, contradicting Exodus 22:23 by implying a broader call to empathy beyond the specific warning in Exodus.

Proverbs 21:13: Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor, he also shall cry himself, but shall not be heard.

Paradox #1

The contradiction in Exodus 22:23 could be seen in how the verse emphasizes compassion and protection for vulnerable groups like widows and orphans, yet other parts of the Bible include narratives and rules that may not always align with that same level of compassion for all groups. This inconsistency can create a conflict in interpreting how consistently compassionate or just biblical laws and teachings are.

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