Contradictions and Paradoxes in Exodus 32:17

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Exodus 32:17 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Exodus 32:17. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, Moses' helper Joshua thought he heard fighting because the people were making lots of noise. But really, the people were not fighting; they were just celebrating in a loud and wild way.

Exodus 32:17: And when Joshua heard the noise of the people as they shouted, he said unto Moses, [There is] a noise of war in the camp.

Contradiction with Exodus 15:1

This verse depicts singing and rejoicing after a victory, contradicting the interpretation of noise as war as suggested in Exodus 32:17.

Exodus 15:1: Then sang Moses and the children of Israel this song unto the LORD, and spake, saying, I will sing unto the LORD, for he hath triumphed gloriously: the horse and his rider hath he thrown into the sea.

Contradiction with Exodus 32:6

This verse describes the revelry and dancing of the people, contradicting the assumption of warlike noise in Exodus 32:17.

Exodus 32:6: And they rose up early on the morrow, and offered burnt offerings, and brought peace offerings; and the people sat down to eat and to drink, and rose up to play.

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 18:6

This verse talks about women singing and dancing, which contrasts with the idea of a warlike noise perceived in Exodus 32:17.

1 Samuel 18:6: And it came to pass as they came, when David was returned from the slaughter of the Philistine, that the women came out of all cities of Israel, singing and dancing, to meet king Saul, with tabrets, with joy, and with instruments of musick. [Philistine: or, Philistines] [instruments...: Heb. three stringed instruments]

Contradiction with Psalm 100:1

This verse advocates for making a joyful noise unto the Lord, contradicting the assumption that noise indicates war in Exodus 32:17.

Psalm 100:1: [A Psalm of praise.] Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all ye lands. [praise: or, thanksgiving] [all...: Heb. all the earth]

Contradiction with Judges 5:3

This verse mentions singing and making melody, which contradicts the assessment of noise as indicative of war in Exodus 32:17.

Judges 5:3: Hear, O ye kings; give ear, O ye princes; I, [even] I, will sing unto the LORD; I will sing [praise] to the LORD God of Israel.
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