Contradiction with Matthew 23:10
Exodus 4:16 describes Moses as a leader with divine guidance, while Matthew 23:10 states that only Christ should be regarded as a master or leader, signifying a contradiction in leadership roles.
Matthew 23:10: Neither be ye called masters: for one is your Master, [even] Christ.
Contradiction with 1 Timothy 2:5
Exodus 4:16 implies that Moses serves as a mediator between God and the people, whereas 1 Timothy 2:5 emphasizes that there is only one mediator between God and humans, which is Christ Jesus.
1 Timothy 2:5: For [there is] one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus;
Contradiction with Jeremiah 31:34
Exodus 4:16 suggests a need for a human teacher or leader to convey God's words, while Jeremiah 31:34 promises that all will know the Lord directly and will not need to be taught by others.
Jeremiah 31:34: And they shall teach no more every man his neighbour, and every man his brother, saying, Know the LORD: for they shall all know me, from the least of them unto the greatest of them, saith the LORD: for I will forgive their iniquity, and I will remember their sin no more.
Contradiction with John 14:26
Exodus 4:16 indicates that Aaron will speak for Moses to the people, contrasting with John 14:26, which asserts that the Holy Spirit will teach and remind believers of all things independently of human intermediaries.
John 14:26: But the Comforter, [which is] the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.
Paradox #1
Exodus 4:16 could be seen as having a doctrinal inconsistency related to the role of leaders and prophets. The verse suggests a shared leadership or shared communication with God, which might seem at odds with other parts of the Bible that emphasize a single, direct relationship between God and His prophet. Some people might see this as a contradiction regarding how God chooses to communicate His will.
Paradox #2
Exodus 4:16 does raise a historical inconsistency with other parts of the text. In this verse, Aaron is described as acting as a spokesperson for Moses. However, in other parts of the Bible, Moses is shown as a strong leader who communicates directly with people and God, especially when he leads the Israelites out of Egypt. This creates a contradiction in the portrayal of Moses' abilities to speak and lead independently.
Paradox #3
The potential contradiction in Exodus 4:16 could be about the role of leadership and communication. In this context, Moses is chosen by God to lead, but his brother Aaron is appointed to speak for him. This may raise questions about why someone chosen by God wouldn't carry out all leadership tasks directly, particularly speaking, which is a key aspect of leadership. It might appear inconsistent that the chosen leader needs an intermediary for communicating messages.