Contradiction with Genesis 18:23-33
In Exodus 32:13, God is reminded of His promise to Abraham, Isaac, and Israel to multiply their descendants. However, Genesis 18:23-33 depicts God as willing to destroy the wicked cities of Sodom and Gomorrah despite Abraham's intercession, showing God’s readiness to execute judgment even with previous covenants.
Genesis 18:23-33: And Abraham drew near, and said, Wilt thou also destroy the righteous with the wicked?
Contradiction with Numbers 14:12
While Exodus 32:13 mentions God's promise to multiply the Hebrews, Numbers 14:12 records God expressing His intent to disinherit and destroy them because of their disobedience, contradicting the idea of an unbreakable promise of multiplication.
Numbers 14:12: I will smite them with the pestilence, and disinherit them, and will make of thee a greater nation and mightier than they.
Contradiction with 1 Samuel 15:29
Exodus 32:13 recalls God’s commitment to His promises to the patriarchs, yet 1 Samuel 15:29 emphasizes that God does not change His mind, contrasting with the instances where God appears to reconsider or modify His intended actions.
1 Samuel 15:29: And also the Strength of Israel will not lie nor repent: for he [is] not a man, that he should repent. [Strength: or, Eternity, or, Victory]
Contradiction with Isaiah 43:25
In Exodus 32:13, appeals are made to God’s memory of promises. Isaiah 43:25 presents God declaring His ability to forgive and forget sins for His own sake, emphasizing His sovereignty over His past declarations.
Isaiah 43:25: I, [even] I, [am] he that blotteth out thy transgressions for mine own sake, and will not remember thy sins.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 18:7-10
Exodus 32:13 focuses on God's steadfast promise, whereas Jeremiah 18:7-10 outlines God’s willingness to change His declared intentions based on human actions, suggesting a conditional nature of His promises.
Jeremiah 18:7-10: [At what] instant I shall speak concerning a nation, and concerning a kingdom, to pluck up, and to pull down, and to destroy [it];
Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:24
While Exodus 32:13 emphasizes God's faithful promises to the patriarchs, Ezekiel 18:24 highlights God's stance on individual righteousness, suggesting that previous righteousness does not guarantee future favor if the individual turns to sin.
Ezekiel 18:24: But when the righteous turneth away from his righteousness, and committeth iniquity, [and] doeth according to all the abominations that the wicked [man] doeth, shall he live? All his righteousness that he hath done shall not be mentioned: in his trespass that he hath trespassed, and in his sin that he hath sinned, in them shall he die.
Contradiction with Jonah 3:10
This verse illustrates that God can choose to relent from planned actions, as seen when He spares Nineveh, differing from the image in Exodus 32:13, where God's commitment to His promises appears unyielding.
Jonah 3:10: And God saw their works, that they turned from their evil way; and God repented of the evil, that he had said that he would do unto them; and he did [it] not.
Paradox #1
Exodus 32:13 involves God remembering His promises to the patriarchs Abraham, Isaac, and Israel (Jacob), to multiply their descendants and give them the promised land. A potential contradiction could arise if there are differing accounts within the Bible about the number of descendants or the specific land boundaries promised. Additionally, questions may arise about the historical accuracy of the exodus and conquests associated with these promises when compared to archaeological findings or other historical records of the region.
Paradox #2
Exodus 32:13 refers to God promising to multiply Abraham's descendants despite their wrongdoings. The contradiction could arise from the idea of rewarding people (or their descendants) even when they have gone against God's commands. This could seem inconsistent with the concept of justice if wrongdoings are not addressed or punished in the expected manner.