Contradictions and Paradoxes in Exodus 2:1

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Exodus 2:1 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Exodus 2:1. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Exodus, this verse tells us that a man and woman from the same family, called the house of Levi, got married. This helps set the stage for an important story about their special baby, who will grow up to do great things.

Exodus 2:1: And there went a man of the house of Levi, and took [to wife] a daughter of Levi.

Contradiction with Genesis 46:11

This verse lists the sons of Levi, implying a timeline contradiction with the birth of Moses, mentioned in Exodus 2:1.

Genesis 46:11: And the sons of Levi; Gershon, Kohath, and Merari. [Gershon: or, Gershom]

Contradiction with Numbers 26:59

This verse specifies the names and relations within Moses' family, which might seem inconsistent given the lack of detail in Exodus 2:1.

Numbers 26:59: And the name of Amram's wife [was] Jochebed, the daughter of Levi, whom [her mother] bare to Levi in Egypt: and she bare unto Amram Aaron and Moses, and Miriam their sister.

Contradiction with 1 Chronicles 6:3

The genealogy here appears to contrast with the simplicity of Moses' birth description in Exodus 2:1.

1 Chronicles 6:3: And the children of Amram; Aaron, and Moses, and Miriam. The sons also of Aaron; Nadab, and Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar.

Contradiction with Matthew 1:18

This describes the birth of Jesus, which contrasts with Moses' birth in Exodus 2:1 due to the presence of divine elements.

Matthew 1:18: Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When as his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Ghost.
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