Contradictions and Paradoxes in Exodus 6:13

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Exodus 6:13 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Exodus 6:13. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Exodus, God told Moses and Aaron to tell the king of Egypt to let the Israelites leave Egypt. Moses and Aaron had a special job from God to help the people be free.

Exodus 6:13: And the LORD spake unto Moses and unto Aaron, and gave them a charge unto the children of Israel, and unto Pharaoh king of Egypt, to bring the children of Israel out of the land of Egypt.

Contradiction with Exodus 4:10

Moses expresses his doubt and reluctance to speak to Pharaoh due to his lack of eloquence, which contrasts with God's command in Exodus 6:13, where Moses is again instructed to speak to Pharaoh without mention of his earlier hesitation.

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

Moses questions his own ability to approach Pharaoh and lead the Israelites out, which contradicts the forthright command given to him and Aaron in Exodus 6:13 to direct the Israelites' exodus.

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 Judges 6:15

Gideon doubts his ability to save Israel because of his family's low status, contrasting with the authoritative direction given to Moses and Aaron over the Israelites in Exodus 6:13.

Judges 6:15: And he said unto him, Oh my Lord, wherewith shall I save Israel? behold, my family [is] poor in Manasseh, and I [am] the least in my father's house. [my family...: Heb. my thousand is the meanest]

Contradiction with Jeremiah 1:6

Jeremiah protests that he cannot speak because he is a child, which contrasts with the explicit instructions given to Moses and Aaron to speak to Pharaoh in Exodus 6:13.

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

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 10:22

Saul hides from his own anointing as king, paralleling Moses' initial hesitance but contradicting the direct and explicit command found in Exodus 6:13 to command Pharaoh and lead Israel.

1 Samuel 10:22: Therefore they enquired of the LORD further, if the man should yet come thither. And the LORD answered, Behold, he hath hid himself among the stuff.
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