Contradictions and Paradoxes in Exodus 2:11

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Exodus 2:11 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Exodus 2:11. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, Moses grew up and saw how his people, the Hebrews, were being hurt by an Egyptian. Moses felt sad because the people being hurt were his friends and family.

Exodus 2:11: And it came to pass in those days, when Moses was grown, that he went out unto his brethren, and looked on their burdens: and he spied an Egyptian smiting an Hebrew, one of his brethren.

Contradiction with Proverbs 20:22

Contradicts because it advises not to say "I will repay evil," whereas Exodus 2:11 describes Moses responding to wrongdoing with violence.

Proverbs 20:22: Say not thou, I will recompense evil; [but] wait on the LORD, and he shall save thee.

Contradiction with Romans 12:17

Contradicts by teaching to not repay evil for evil, while Exodus 2:11 depicts Moses doing just that.

Romans 12:17: Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Contradicts as it instructs to love your enemies, but in Exodus 2:11, Moses kills an Egyptian when witnessing injustice.

Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

Contradiction with Proverbs 24:29

Contradicts by instructing not to say, "I will do to him as he hath done to me," unlike Moses's actions in Exodus 2:11.

Proverbs 24:29: Say not, I will do so to him as he hath done to me: I will render to the man according to his work.

Contradiction with 1 Thessalonians 5:15

Contradicts since it tells to see that no one repays evil for evil, which is opposite to Moses's action in Exodus 2:11.

1 Thessalonians 5:15: See that none render evil for evil unto any [man]; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all [men].

Paradox #1

Exodus 2:11 describes an event where Moses sees an Egyptian beating a Hebrew and decides to intervene by killing the Egyptian. The contradiction here could be the conflict between the commandment "Thou shalt not kill" and Moses's action of killing someone. This raises a question about whether his action was justified or goes against moral teachings.

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