Contradictions and Paradoxes in Exodus 4:4

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

According to Moses, God showed him a miracle by turning a stick into a snake and then back into a stick when he picked it up. This was to help Moses trust that God would help him do amazing things.

Exodus 4:4: And the LORD said unto Moses, Put forth thine hand, and take it by the tail. And he put forth his hand, and caught it, and it became a rod in his hand:

Contradiction with Matthew 7:7

This verse encourages asking, seeking, and knocking, suggesting openness and pursuit of understanding, which contrasts with Exodus 4:4’s call for unquestioning obedience.

Matthew 7:7: Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you:

Contradiction with 1 Chronicles 21:1

This verse describes Satan provoking David to take a census, contrasting with Exodus 4:4 where God directly commands Moses, illustrating a different source of influence.

1 Chronicles 21:1: And Satan stood up against Israel, and provoked David to number Israel.

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5

This verse advises trusting in the Lord and not relying on one’s understanding, which can contrast with Exodus 4:4's direct action without further discernment or questioning.

Proverbs 3:5: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

Contradiction with Romans 14:23

This passage talks about the sin of acting against one's convictions, which may contradict Exodus 4:4's straightforward command-following without question.

Romans 14:23: And he that doubteth is damned if he eat, because [he eateth] not of faith: for whatsoever [is] not of faith is sin. [doubteth: or, discerneth and putteth a difference between meats] [damned: or, condemned, or liable to punishment]

Contradiction with James 1:13

This verse states that God does not tempt anyone with evil, contrasting with the potential danger Moses faces when commanded to grab a serpent in Exodus 4:4.

James 1:13: Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God: for God cannot be tempted with evil, neither tempteth he any man: [evil: or, evils]
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