Contradictions and Paradoxes in Exodus 4:9

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Exodus 4:9 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Exodus 4:9. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, if people don't believe the first signs, God said to take water from the river, pour it on the ground, and it will turn into blood to show them His power. This is a way for God to prove that Moses is speaking the truth and help people trust Him.

Exodus 4:9: And it shall come to pass, if they will not believe also these two signs, neither hearken unto thy voice, that thou shalt take of the water of the river, and pour [it] upon the dry [land]: and the water which thou takest out of the river shall become blood upon the dry [land]. [shall become: Heb. shall be and shall be]

Contradiction with Numbers 23:19

This verse states that God does not change His mind or lie, suggesting a contradiction with Exodus 4:9 where God provides multiple signs to convince.

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 Malachi 3:6

This verse emphasizes God's unchanging nature, which contrasts with the adaptable and responsive signs given in Exodus 4:9.

Malachi 3:6: For I [am] the LORD, I change not; therefore ye sons of Jacob are not consumed.

Contradiction with Psalms 33:11

It asserts that God's counsel and plans stand forever, whereas Exodus 4:9 reflects an adaptable approach to human disbelief.

Psalms 33:11: The counsel of the LORD standeth for ever, the thoughts of his heart to all generations. [to all...: Heb. to generation and generation]

Contradiction with James 1:17

It describes God as unchanging, contrasting with the adaptable measures shown in Exodus 4:9 to demonstrate His power.

James 1:17: Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.

Contradiction with Isaiah 46:10

This verse speaks of God's unchanging purpose, contrasting with the flexible signs given in Exodus 4:9.

Isaiah 46:10: Declaring the end from the beginning, and from ancient times [the things] that are not [yet] done, saying, My counsel shall stand, and I will do all my pleasure:
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