Contradiction with Jeremiah 1:6
Jeremiah claims he cannot speak because he is a child, similar to Moses, but God reassures Jeremiah that he will put words in his mouth, showing immediate divine provision and contrast in handling speech inadequacy.
Jeremiah 1:6: Then said I, Ah, Lord GOD! behold, I cannot speak: for I [am] a child.
Contradiction with Matthew 10:19-20
Jesus tells his disciples not to worry about how or what they should speak because the Spirit will speak through them, suggesting divine intervention, contradicting Moses's hesitancy and need for Aaron's help.
Matthew 10:19-20: But when they deliver you up, take no thought how or what ye shall speak: for it shall be given you in that same hour what ye shall speak.
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 2:4
Paul demonstrates that his preaching was not with eloquence but with the Spirit's power, which suggests that divine power can compensate for human speech weaknesses, opposing Moses's self-doubt.
1 Corinthians 2:4: And my speech and my preaching [was] not with enticing words of man's wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power: [enticing: or, persuasible]
Contradiction with Exodus 6:12
Moses again expresses his inability to speak well, yet God insists on him being his spokesperson, suggesting divine preference for Moses despite his hesitancy, which contrasts with Moses's repeated reluctance.
Exodus 6:12: And Moses spake before the LORD, saying, Behold, the children of Israel have not hearkened unto me; how then shall Pharaoh hear me, who [am] of uncircumcised lips?
Paradox #1
Exodus 4:10 is where Moses expresses his worry about not being a good speaker when God asks him to lead. A potential theological conflict is that God, being all-knowing, chooses Moses despite this apparent flaw. This raises questions about why God would choose someone with such a limitation unless it is to demonstrate that divine power can work through human weakness.
Paradox #2
Moses expresses concern about his speaking abilities in Exodus 4:10, but later in the Bible, he delivers long and eloquent speeches to the Israelites. This can seem like an inconsistency regarding his claimed lack of speaking skills.
Paradox #3
The potential contradiction in Exodus 4:10 could involve the theme of self-doubt versus divine calling. In this verse, the speaker is expressing doubt about their ability to fulfill a task due to their limitations. The conflict arises because, on the one hand, having limitations is a common human experience, but on the other hand, accepting a divine mission might imply that one should trust in divine support rather than focusing on personal inadequacies. This tension between human frailty and divine empowerment presents a moral challenge or inconsistency.