Contradictions and Paradoxes in Exodus 33:15

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Exodus 33:15 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Exodus 33:15. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, if God is not with us, we don’t want to go anywhere without Him. It’s important to have God with us to feel safe and to make the right choices.

Exodus 33:15: And he said unto him, If thy presence go not [with me], carry us not up hence.

Contradiction with Judges 6:12

This verse implies God's presence is already assured with Gideon, while Exodus 33:15 suggests Moses requests it conditionally.

Judges 6:12: And the angel of the LORD appeared unto him, and said unto him, The LORD [is] with thee, thou mighty man of valour.

Contradiction with Matthew 28:20

Jesus promises continual presence with believers, contrary to the conditional request for God's presence in Exodus 33:15.

Matthew 28:20: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, [even] unto the end of the world. Amen.

Contradiction with Psalm 139:7-8

Describes God's omnipresence, which contradicts the idea of needing to request God's presence as in Exodus 33:15.

Psalm 139:7-8: Whither shall I go from thy spirit? or whither shall I flee from thy presence?

Contradiction with Isaiah 41:10

God assures His presence without condition, unlike Moses seeking assurance in Exodus 33:15.

Isaiah 41:10: Fear thou not; for I [am] with thee: be not dismayed; for I [am] thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.
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