Contradictions and Paradoxes in Exodus 4:14

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Exodus 4:14 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Exodus 4:14. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, God was upset with him for not wanting to speak, but God remembered his brother Aaron, who was good at talking and was coming to help him. God wanted Moses to know that Aaron would be happy to see him and help him speak to others.

Exodus 4:14: And the anger of the LORD was kindled against Moses, and he said, [Is] not Aaron the Levite thy brother? I know that he can speak well. And also, behold, he cometh forth to meet thee: and when he seeth thee, he will be glad in his heart.

Contradiction with Numbers 23:19

This verse indicates that God does not change His mind or lie, which contradicts the notion in Exodus 4:14 where God shows a change of disposition by becoming angry with Moses.

Numbers 23:19: God [is] not a man, that he should lie; neither the son of man, that he should repent: hath he said, and shall he not do [it]? or hath he spoken, and shall he not make it good?

Contradiction with James 1:20

This verse suggests that human anger does not produce righteousness, which contrasts with God expressing anger in Exodus 4:14.

James 1:20: For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God.

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 15:29

States that God does not repent or experience change like humans, whereas Exodus 4:14 demonstrates God experiencing anger.

1 Samuel 15:29: And also the Strength of Israel will not lie nor repent: for he [is] not a man, that he should repent. [Strength: or, Eternity, or, Victory]

Contradiction with Jonah 4:2

Emphasizes God's merciful and slow-to-anger nature, differing from the immediate anger expressed in Exodus 4:14.

Jonah 4:2: And he prayed unto the LORD, and said, I pray thee, O LORD, [was] not this my saying, when I was yet in my country? Therefore I fled before unto Tarshish: for I knew that thou [art] a gracious God, and merciful, slow to anger, and of great kindness, and repentest thee of the evil.

Paradox #1

Exodus 4:14 could present a theological inconsistency in terms of God's emotions and decision-making. The verse shows God becoming angry with Moses for his reluctance, even though God is omniscient and would have already known Moses' concerns and hesitations. This could raise questions about why God would become angry if He foreknew the situation. Additionally, the idea of God experiencing emotions like anger might seem inconsistent with some theological views that depict God as unchanging and unaffected by human actions.

Paradox #2

The potential contradiction in Exodus 4:14 could be about God's anger towards Moses for not wanting to follow His command because Moses felt inadequate. This might seem inconsistent because God is often seen as patient and understanding. So, the conflict arises when considering why God would be angry instead of encouraging or reassuring Moses in his moment of doubt.

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