Contradictions and Paradoxes in Exodus 4:13

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Exodus 4:13 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Exodus 4:13. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, he was asking God to send someone else to do what God wanted because he was feeling scared and unsure. He wanted God to choose someone better for the job.

Exodus 4:13: And he said, O my Lord, send, I pray thee, by the hand [of him whom] thou wilt send. [wilt: or, shouldest]

Contradiction with Jonah 1:2-3

Unlike Moses, who was hesitant to go to Nineveh, Jonah actively flees from the command of God, contradicting the willingness eventually shown by Moses.

Jonah 1:2-3: Arise, go to Nineveh, that great city, and cry against it; for their wickedness is come up before me.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 1:6-7

Jeremiah initially hesitates like Moses, but God insists that he should not say he is too young, directly countering any excuse of inadequacy.

Jeremiah 1:6-7: Then said I, Ah, Lord GOD! behold, I cannot speak: for I [am] a child.

Contradiction with Isaiah 6:8

Isaiah responds eagerly to God's call with "Here am I; send me," in contrast to Moses' reluctance, highlighting a willingness to serve.

Isaiah 6:8: Also I heard the voice of the Lord, saying, Whom shall I send, and who will go for us? Then said I, Here [am] I; send me. [Here...: Heb. behold me]

Contradiction with Acts 9:10-11

Ananias receives a command from God and, despite knowing the risks, proceeds to meet Saul, in opposition to Moses' resistance to God's directive.

Acts 9:10-11: And there was a certain disciple at Damascus, named Ananias; and to him said the Lord in a vision, Ananias. And he said, Behold, I [am here], Lord.

Contradiction with Matthew 26:39

Jesus prays for the cup to pass from Him, but ultimately submits to God's will, showing acceptance unlike Moses' request for God to send someone else.

Matthew 26:39: And he cometh unto the disciples, and findeth them asleep, and saith unto Peter, What, could ye not watch with me one hour?

Paradox #1

The contradiction in this verse can be seen as a conflict between human reluctance and divine command. On one hand, God is giving a clear command to Moses, but on the other hand, Moses shows hesitation and requests someone else to be sent. This could be seen as conflicting attitudes towards following divine instructions: the expectation of obedience versus human fear and doubt.

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