Contradiction with Numbers 14:30
This verse states that the Israelites would not enter the land, except for Caleb and Joshua, contradicting the promise made in Exodus 3:8 that was meant for all the Israelites.
Numbers 14:30: Doubtless ye shall not come into the land, [concerning] which I sware to make you dwell therein, save Caleb the son of Jephunneh, and Joshua the son of Nun. [sware: Heb. lifted up my hand]
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 1:34-35
God swears that the disobedient generation would not see the promised land, contradicting the initial promise to bring the Israelites to the land flowing with milk and honey.
Deuteronomy 1:34-35: And the LORD heard the voice of your words, and was wroth, and sware, saying,
Contradiction with Joshua 5:6
This verse mentions that the Israelites wandered for forty years until the disobedient generation perished, contradicting the straightforward promise of immediate deliverance and settlement in Exodus 3:8.
Joshua 5:6: For the children of Israel walked forty years in the wilderness, till all the people [that were] men of war, which came out of Egypt, were consumed, because they obeyed not the voice of the LORD: unto whom the LORD sware that he would not shew them the land, which the LORD sware unto their fathers that he would give us, a land that floweth with milk and honey.
Paradox #1
Exodus 3:8 speaks of God promising to deliver the Israelites to a land flowing with milk and honey. A possible contradiction could be seen when this promise is later delayed due to the Israelites' disobedience and wandering in the wilderness for 40 years. This delay might seem inconsistent with the initial promise of immediate deliverance to a prosperous land. However, believers often interpret the delay as a consequence of human actions and choices, not a failure on God's part.
Paradox #2
Exodus 3:8 talks about God promising to deliver the Israelites from Egypt and bring them to a land flowing with milk and honey. A potential contradiction could arise from the reality that later in the Bible, the Israelites face numerous challenges, battles, and hardships in securing and maintaining this land. This might seem inconsistent with the idea of an abundant, problem-free promise.
Paradox #3
The contradiction or inconsistency in Exodus 3:8 might involve the mention of specific peoples, like the Canaanites, Hittites, Amorites, Perizzites, Hivites, and Jebusites, living in the land promised to the Israelites. Historically, archeological evidence and records about these groups' coexistence or the specific timing of their dominance in the region have discrepancies when aligned with the biblical timeline. This could lead to debates over the exact historical context and accuracy of these accounts.
Paradox #4
One potential contradiction or conflict in that verse could be the idea of taking land away from certain groups to give it to others, which raises questions about fairness and justice. This could be seen as inconsistent with the idea of treating everyone equally and with respect.