Contradictions and Paradoxes in Exodus 6:7

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Exodus 6:7 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Exodus 6:7. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, God is telling the people that He will make them His special friends and take care of them. They will know He is their God because He will help them escape from the hard life in Egypt.

Exodus 6:7: And I will take you to me for a people, and I will be to you a God: and ye shall know that I [am] the LORD your God, which bringeth you out from under the burdens of the Egyptians.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 31:17

This verse suggests that God will forsake the people if they turn to other gods, contradicting the promise of being their God in Exodus 6:7.

Deuteronomy 31:17: Then my anger shall be kindled against them in that day, and I will forsake them, and I will hide my face from them, and they shall be devoured, and many evils and troubles shall befall them; so that they will say in that day, Are not these evils come upon us, because our God [is] not among us? [befall: Heb. find]

Contradiction with Judges 2:12-14

These verses describe God’s anger and punishment on Israel for worshiping other gods, contradicting the assurance of Exodus 6:7.

Judges 2:12-14: And they forsook the LORD God of their fathers, which brought them out of the land of Egypt, and followed other gods, of the gods of the people that [were] round about them, and bowed themselves unto them, and provoked the LORD to anger.

Contradiction with Ezekiel 5:11

Here God promises to withdraw His presence, contradicting the perpetual relationship described in Exodus 6:7.

Ezekiel 5:11: Wherefore, [as] I live, saith the Lord GOD; Surely, because thou hast defiled my sanctuary with all thy detestable things, and with all thine abominations, therefore will I also diminish [thee]; neither shall mine eye spare, neither will I have any pity.

Contradiction with Hosea 1:9

God declares He is not the Israelites' God, directly opposing the promise of Exodus 6:7.

Hosea 1:9: Then said [God], Call his name Loammi: for ye [are] not my people, and I will not be your [God]. [Loammi: that is, Not my people]

Contradiction with Isaiah 54:7

God speaks of abandoning His people for a moment, conflicting with the constant assurance in Exodus 6:7.

Isaiah 54:7: For a small moment have I forsaken thee; but with great mercies will I gather thee.

Contradiction with 2 Kings 17:18

This verse states that God removed Israel out of His sight, conflicting with the commitment expressed in Exodus 6:7.

2 Kings 17:18: Therefore the LORD was very angry with Israel, and removed them out of his sight: there was none left but the tribe of Judah only.

Contradiction with Lamentations 5:20

The people express feeling forgotten and forsaken by God, which contradicts the relationship promised in Exodus 6:7.

Lamentations 5:20: Wherefore dost thou forget us for ever, [and] forsake us so long time? [so...: Heb. for length of days?]

Paradox #1

The contradiction or inconsistency in Exodus 6:7 could arise from the idea of a chosen people, which might seem to contradict the notion of equality and fairness for all humanity. This can be seen as conflicting with the belief that all people should be treated equally and have the same rights and standing before God.

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