Contradictions and Paradoxes in Exodus 33:12

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Exodus 33:12 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Exodus 33:12. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Exodus, Moses is talking to God and saying that God told him to lead the people but hasn't said who will help. Moses is reminding God that they are friends and that God is happy with him.

Exodus 33:12: And Moses said unto the LORD, See, thou sayest unto me, Bring up this people: and thou hast not let me know whom thou wilt send with me. Yet thou hast said, I know thee by name, and thou hast also found grace in my sight.

Contradiction with Exodus 4:10

Exodus 4:10 shows Moses expressing doubt in his speaking ability, whereas in Exodus 33:12, he is confidently conversing with God, showing a different level of assurance and leadership.

Exodus 4:10: And Moses said unto the LORD, O my Lord, I [am] not eloquent, neither heretofore, nor since thou hast spoken unto thy servant: but I [am] slow of speech, and of a slow tongue. [eloquent: Heb. a man of words] [heretofore: Heb. since yesterday, nor since the third day]

Contradiction with Exodus 3:11

In Exodus 3:11, Moses doubts his capacity to lead, whereas in Exodus 33:12, he is seen as firmly requesting guidance from God, suggesting confidence and a sense of duty.

Exodus 3:11: And Moses said unto God, Who [am] I, that I should go unto Pharaoh, and that I should bring forth the children of Israel out of Egypt?

Contradiction with Numbers 12:3

Numbers 12:3 describes Moses as the meekest man on earth, which seems contradictory to his assertive and bold dialogue with God in Exodus 33:12.

Numbers 12:3: (Now the man Moses [was] very meek, above all the men which [were] upon the face of the earth.)

Contradiction with Exodus 6:12

Exodus 6:12 again depicts Moses doubting his ability to lead due to his 'uncircumcised lips,' in contrast to the authoritative conversation he has with God in Exodus 33:12.

Exodus 6:12: And Moses spake before the LORD, saying, Behold, the children of Israel have not hearkened unto me; how then shall Pharaoh hear me, who [am] of uncircumcised lips?
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