Contradictions and Paradoxes in Exodus 2:24

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Exodus 2:24 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Exodus 2:24. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, God listened to the crying of the people and remembered the promise He made to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. This made God ready to help them, just like He promised long ago.

Exodus 2:24: And God heard their groaning, and God remembered his covenant with Abraham, with Isaac, and with Jacob.

Contradiction with Joshua 24:19

This verse states that God is a jealous and uncompromising God, suggesting a nature that may not imply compassion or remembrance as seen in Exodus 2:24.

Joshua 24:19: And Joshua said unto the people, Ye cannot serve the LORD: for he [is] an holy God; he [is] a jealous God; he will not forgive your transgressions nor your sins. [holy God: Heb. holy Gods]

Contradiction with Numbers 23:19

This verse states that God does not change His mind, contrasting with the idea of God remembering or acting upon a covenant only after hearing groaning.

Numbers 23:19: God [is] not a man, that he should lie; neither the son of man, that he should repent: hath he said, and shall he not do [it]? or hath he spoken, and shall he not make it good?

Contradiction with Isaiah 1:15

This verse indicates God can choose to ignore cries for help, contradicting the notion in Exodus 2:24 that He listens and remembers His covenant.

Isaiah 1:15: And when ye spread forth your hands, I will hide mine eyes from you: yea, when ye make many prayers, I will not hear: your hands are full of blood. [make...: Heb. multiply prayer] [blood: Heb. bloods]

Contradiction with Nahum 1:2

This verse emphasizes God's wrath and vengeance, opposing the compassionate aspect of God's character in Exodus 2:24.

Nahum 1:2: God [is] jealous, and the LORD revengeth; the LORD revengeth, and [is] furious; the LORD will take vengeance on his adversaries, and he reserveth [wrath] for his enemies. [God...: or, The LORD is a jealous God, and a revenger, etc] [is furious: Heb. that hath fury]

Paradox #1

Exodus 2:24 speaks about God remembering His covenant with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. A potential contradiction might arise when considering the concept of an omniscient God who supposedly doesn't forget anything. If God is all-knowing, one might wonder why He would need to "remember" something as significant as His covenant. It can be challenging to understand why an all-knowing being would use human-like language or actions, such as remembering. This can appear inconsistent to some, though many interpretations suggest this language is metaphorical, helping humans understand divine actions in a relatable way.

Paradox #2

Exodus 2:24 might present a moral inconsistency in the sense that God responds to the suffering of the Israelites only after hearing their cries, raising questions about why an all-knowing and compassionate deity requires human prompting to act against injustice or suffering. This could lead to a conflict regarding divine omniscience and omnibenevolence.

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