Contradictions and Paradoxes in Exodus 2:25

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Exodus 2:25 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Exodus 2:25. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, God saw the people of Israel and understood what they were going through, showing that He cared about them and their troubles. God was aware of their situation and was ready to help them.

Exodus 2:25: And God looked upon the children of Israel, and God had respect unto [them]. [had...: Heb. knew]

Contradiction with Isaiah 59:2

Explains how sin separates people from God, suggesting that He may not always "have respect" toward them.

Isaiah 59:2: But your iniquities have separated between you and your God, and your sins have hid [his] face from you, that he will not hear. [have hid: or, have made him hide]

Contradiction with Psalm 10:1

Questions why God stands afar off and hides in times of trouble, implying God does not always visibly respect or help His people.

Psalm 10:1: Why standest thou afar off, O LORD? [why] hidest thou [thyself] in times of trouble?

Contradiction with 2 Chronicles 24:20

States that forsaking God leads to being forsaken by Him, contradicting the idea of continuous respect and attention.

2 Chronicles 24:20: And the Spirit of God came upon Zechariah the son of Jehoiada the priest, which stood above the people, and said unto them, Thus saith God, Why transgress ye the commandments of the LORD, that ye cannot prosper? because ye have forsaken the LORD, he hath also forsaken you. [came...: Heb. clothed]

Contradiction with Lamentations 3:8

Indicates that God does not always listen to cries for help, contradicting the notion of continuous respect and attention.

Lamentations 3:8: Also when I cry and shout, he shutteth out my prayer.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 31:17

Expresses that God will forsake His people due to their wrongdoing, contradicting the constant respect mentioned in Exodus 2:25.

Deuteronomy 31:17: Then my anger shall be kindled against them in that day, and I will forsake them, and I will hide my face from them, and they shall be devoured, and many evils and troubles shall befall them; so that they will say in that day, Are not these evils come upon us, because our God [is] not among us? [befall: Heb. find]

Contradiction with Hosea 5:6

Suggests that God withdraws Himself when people seek Him due to their sins, in contrast to Exodus where God respects His people.

Hosea 5:6: They shall go with their flocks and with their herds to seek the LORD; but they shall not find [him]; he hath withdrawn himself from them.
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