Contradictions and Paradoxes in Exodus 33:6

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Exodus 33:6 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Exodus 33:6. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, the people of Israel took off their fancy jewelry to show they were sorry for their mistakes and wanted to be close to God again. They did this as a way to ask for forgiveness and to show they were ready to listen to God.

Exodus 33:6: And the children of Israel stripped themselves of their ornaments by the mount Horeb.

Contradiction with Numbers 23:19

God is not a man, that he should lie; neither the son of man, that he should repent: hath he said, and shall he not do it? or hath he spoken, and shall he not make it good? This suggests that God does not change his mind, contrasting with the idea of God deciding to show favor again in Exodus 33:6.

Numbers 23:19: God [is] not a man, that he should lie; neither the son of man, that he should repent: hath he said, and shall he not do [it]? or hath he spoken, and shall he not make it good?

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 15:29

And also the Strength of Israel will not lie nor repent: for he is not a man, that he should repent. This implies God's decisions are final and unchanging, contradicting the narrative in Exodus 33:6 where God changes his stance.

1 Samuel 15:29: And also the Strength of Israel will not lie nor repent: for he [is] not a man, that he should repent. [Strength: or, Eternity, or, Victory]

Contradiction with Malachi 3:6

For I am the LORD, I change not; therefore ye sons of Jacob are not consumed. This asserts God's immutable nature, conflicting with the change in God's actions suggested in Exodus 33:6.

Malachi 3:6: For I [am] the LORD, I change not; therefore ye sons of Jacob are not consumed.

Contradiction with James 1:17

Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning. This emphasizes God's unchanging nature, contrary to Exodus 33:6 suggesting a shift in divine favor.

James 1:17: Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.

Contradiction with Hebrews 13:8

Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and today, and forever. This indicates a consistent and unchanging divine character, contrasting with the implications of potential change in Exodus 33:6.

Hebrews 13:8: Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever.

Paradox #1

The contradiction in Exodus 33:6 could be seen in how the Israelites are asked to remove their ornaments as a sign of repentance, while other parts of the Bible show God accepting repentance without physical acts. This raises questions about whether true repentance requires outward actions or if it's about inner change.

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