Contradictions and Paradoxes in Exodus 6:10

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Exodus 6:10 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Exodus 6:10. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, God was talking directly to him. This means God had something important to tell him.

Exodus 6:10: And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying,

Contradiction with Exodus 4:10

While Exodus 6:10 involves direct communication from God to Moses, Exodus 4:10 shows Moses expressing reluctance to communicate, citing his lack of eloquence, which seems like a contradiction to the straightforward divine command in Exodus 6:10.

Exodus 4:10: And Moses said unto the LORD, O my Lord, I [am] not eloquent, neither heretofore, nor since thou hast spoken unto thy servant: but I [am] slow of speech, and of a slow tongue. [eloquent: Heb. a man of words] [heretofore: Heb. since yesterday, nor since the third day]

Contradiction with Exodus 3:11

Exodus 3:11 presents Moses questioning his own ability to speak to Pharaoh, which contrasts with the clear instruction given by God in Exodus 6:10.

Exodus 3:11: And Moses said unto God, Who [am] I, that I should go unto Pharaoh, and that I should bring forth the children of Israel out of Egypt?

Contradiction with Exodus 5:22

Moses complains to the Lord about worsening conditions after following His command, contradicting the simple directive seen in Exodus 6:10, where no negative outcome is anticipated.

Exodus 5:22: And Moses returned unto the LORD, and said, Lord, wherefore hast thou [so] evil entreated this people? why [is] it [that] thou hast sent me?

Contradiction with Numbers 14:26-27

God expresses frustration with the complaints of the Israelites, which contrasts with the clear, uninhibited instruction given in Exodus 6:10.

Numbers 14:26-27: And the LORD spake unto Moses and unto Aaron, saying,

Contradiction with Jeremiah 1:6

Similar to Moses’ initial reluctance, Jeremiah expresses doubt in his ability to speak for God, contradicting the implicit confidence in Moses' role shown in Exodus 6:10.

Jeremiah 1:6: Then said I, Ah, Lord GOD! behold, I cannot speak: for I [am] a child.
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