Contradictions and Paradoxes in Exodus 33:5

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Exodus 33:5 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Exodus 33:5. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, God said to him that the people were stubborn and didn't listen well. God told them to take off their fancy things so He could decide what to do with them.

Exodus 33:5: For the LORD had said unto Moses, Say unto the children of Israel, Ye [are] a stiffnecked people: I will come up into the midst of thee in a moment, and consume thee: therefore now put off thy ornaments from thee, that I may know what to do unto thee.

Contradiction with John 1:14

Exodus 33:5 expresses God's potential wrath towards the Israelites, while John 1:14 speaks of God dwelling among us in grace and truth through Jesus Christ.

John 1:14: And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.

Contradiction with Romans 8:38-39

Exodus 33:5 implies a separation due to potential sin, but Romans 8:38-39 emphasizes that nothing can separate us from the love of God.

Romans 8:38-39: For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come,

Contradiction with Matthew 11:28-30

Exodus 33:5 involves God expressing anger, whereas Matthew 11:28-30 offers rest and a gentle invitation from Jesus.

Matthew 11:28-30: Come unto me, all [ye] that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.

Contradiction with Hebrews 13:5

Exodus 33:5 suggests God's departure due to frustration, but Hebrews 13:5 promises that God will never leave nor forsake us.

Hebrews 13:5: [Let your] conversation [be] without covetousness; [and be] content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.

Contradiction with 1 John 4:8

Exodus 33:5 shows God's potential anger, while 1 John 4:8 defines God's nature as love.

1 John 4:8: He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love.

Paradox #1

Exodus 33:5 could be seen as inconsistent with the idea of a loving and forgiving deity because it involves a warning of punishment for disobedience. This might conflict with the view of a God who is always merciful and compassionate.

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