Contradictions and Paradoxes in Exodus 4:1

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Exodus 4:1 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Exodus 4:1. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Exodus, Moses was worried that the people would not believe him when he said God had spoken to him. He thought they might just say he was making it up.

Exodus 4:1: And Moses answered and said, But, behold, they will not believe me, nor hearken unto my voice: for they will say, The LORD hath not appeared unto thee.

Contradiction with Numbers 11:23

Exodus 4:1 expresses doubt, while Numbers 11:23 affirms God's power and capability, contrasting Moses' uncertainty with divine assurance.

Numbers 11:23: And the LORD said unto Moses, Is the LORD'S hand waxed short? thou shalt see now whether my word shall come to pass unto thee or not.

Contradiction with Matthew 19:26

Exodus 4:1 shows Moses questioning belief, whereas Matthew 19:26 declares that with God, all things are possible, opposing Moses' doubt of the people's faith.

Matthew 19:26: But Jesus beheld [them], and said unto them, With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible.

Contradiction with Hebrews 11:6

Exodus 4:1 features doubt in belief, while Hebrews 11:6 emphasizes that faith is necessary to please God, highlighting a discrepancy in belief and trust.

Hebrews 11:6: But without faith [it is] impossible to please [him]: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and [that] he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.

Contradiction with Isaiah 55:11

Exodus 4:1 suggests that people may not listen, whereas Isaiah 55:11 asserts that God's word will accomplish its purpose, contrasting Moses' fear with divine certainty.

Isaiah 55:11: So shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper [in the thing] whereto I sent it.

Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 5:7

Exodus 4:1 reflects reliance on visible signs, while 2 Corinthians 5:7 encourages walking by faith, not by sight, presenting a contrast between Moses' doubt and the call to faith.

2 Corinthians 5:7: (For we walk by faith, not by sight:)
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