Contradictions and Paradoxes in Exodus 3:11

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Exodus 3:11 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Exodus 3:11. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, he felt unsure and too small to do the big job God asked him to do, which was to help free the people of Israel from Egypt. He wondered why God chose him for such an important task.

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 Philippians 4:13

"I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me." - This verse shows confidence in being able to accomplish anything through Christ, contradicting Moses' doubt in his own abilities in Exodus 3:11.

Philippians 4:13: I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.

Contradiction with 2 Timothy 1:7

"For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind." - This verse emphasizes that God grants power rather than fear, opposing Moses' fear expressed in Exodus 3:11.

2 Timothy 1:7: For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 1:8

"Be not afraid of their faces: for I am with thee to deliver thee, saith the LORD." - God assures Jeremiah to not fear because He is with him, unlike Moses who is unsure of his capacity in Exodus 3:11.

Jeremiah 1:8: Be not afraid of their faces: for I [am] with thee to deliver thee, saith the LORD.

Contradiction with Joshua 1:9

"Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest." - This verse commands courage and assurance of God's presence, counter to Moses' uncertainty in Exodus 3:11.

Joshua 1:9: Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God [is] with thee whithersoever thou goest.

Contradiction with 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." - God promises strength and support, which contrasts Moses' self-doubt in Exodus 3:11.

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.

Contradiction with Romans 8:31

"What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us?" - This verse provides assurance of God's support, contradicting Moses' feeling of inadequacy in Exodus 3:11.

Romans 8:31: What shall we then say to these things? If God [be] for us, who [can be] against us?
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