Contradictions and Paradoxes in Exodus 4:31

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Exodus 4:31 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Exodus 4:31. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, the writer of the book, the people of Israel believed because God had come to help them and saw their troubles. When they realized this, they showed respect and love to God by bowing and praying to Him.

Exodus 4:31: And the people believed: and when they heard that the LORD had visited the children of Israel, and that he had looked upon their affliction, then they bowed their heads and worshipped.

Contradiction with Exodus 5:21

This verse contradicts Exodus 4:31 as the Israelites express distrust and blame Moses and Aaron for making their situation worse, contrasting with their initial belief and worship in Exodus 4:31.

Exodus 5:21: And they said unto them, The LORD look upon you, and judge; because ye have made our savour to be abhorred in the eyes of Pharaoh, and in the eyes of his servants, to put a sword in their hand to slay us. [to be...: Heb. to stink]

Contradiction with Exodus 6:9

Here, the children of Israel do not hearken to Moses because of anguish of spirit, which contradicts their belief and positive reception of his message in Exodus 4:31.

Exodus 6:9: And Moses spake so unto the children of Israel: but they hearkened not unto Moses for anguish of spirit, and for cruel bondage. [anguish: Heb. shortness, or, straitness]

Contradiction with Numbers 14:11

God highlights the Israelites' lack of belief despite His signs, contrasting with their previous belief and willingness to worship mentioned in Exodus 4:31.

Numbers 14:11: And the LORD said unto Moses, How long will this people provoke me? and how long will it be ere they believe me, for all the signs which I have shewed among them?

Contradiction with Numbers 20:12

Moses is reprimanded for his lack of trust to sanctify God, which at a leadership level reflects a contradiction to the collective belief shown by him and the Israelites in Exodus 4:31.

Numbers 20:12: And the LORD spake unto Moses and Aaron, Because ye believed me not, to sanctify me in the eyes of the children of Israel, therefore ye shall not bring this congregation into the land which I have given them.

Contradiction with Psalm 106:24

This verse shows the Israelites' disbelief in God's promise, contradicting their earlier belief and trust in God’s message as shown in Exodus 4:31.

Psalm 106:24: Yea, they despised the pleasant land, they believed not his word: [the pleasant...: Heb. a land of desire]
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