Contradictions and Paradoxes in Exodus 32:18

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Exodus 32:18 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Exodus 32:18. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, this verse is about him hearing a different kind of noise coming from the people. Instead of sounds from a battle, like winning or losing, he hears them singing.

Exodus 32:18: And he said, [It is] not the voice of [them that] shout for mastery, neither [is it] the voice of [them that] cry for being overcome: [but] the noise of [them that] sing do I hear. [being...: Heb. weakness]

Contradiction with Proverbs 24:17

This verse advises against rejoicing when an enemy falls, which contrasts with the notion of noise for mastery or defeat noted in Exodus 32:18.

Proverbs 24:17: Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth, and let not thine heart be glad when he stumbleth:

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

This verse teaches to love and pray for enemies, contradicting the assumption of battle-related noise as implied in Exodus 32:18.

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 Romans 12:17

Advises not to repay evil for evil, contrasting with the war cry or the noise of victory implied in Exodus 32:18.

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

Contradiction with Proverbs 21:31

Suggests that victory is from the Lord, not from the noise of war as mentioned in Exodus 32:18.

Proverbs 21:31: The horse [is] prepared against the day of battle: but safety [is] of the LORD. [safety: or, victory]

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 14:33

States that God is not the author of confusion, contradicting the clamorous noise described in Exodus 32:18.

1 Corinthians 14:33: For God is not [the author] of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints. [confusion: Gr. tumult, or, unquietness]
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