Contradictions and Paradoxes in Exodus 7:6

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

According to the author of the book of Exodus, Moses and Aaron obeyed God and did exactly what He told them to do. This shows they trusted God and followed His instructions.

Exodus 7:6: And Moses and Aaron did as the LORD commanded them, so did they.

Contradiction with Exodus 32:9

This verse portrays the Israelites as a "stiffnecked people," contrasting their obedience in Exodus 7:6 with rebellion.

Exodus 32:9: And the LORD said unto Moses, I have seen this people, and, behold, it [is] a stiffnecked people:

Contradiction with Numbers 14:11

God questions how long the people will refuse to believe in Him, opposing their earlier compliance.

Numbers 14:11: And the LORD said unto Moses, How long will this people provoke me? and how long will it be ere they believe me, for all the signs which I have shewed among them?

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 9:24

Describes the Israelites as rebellious, contradicting Moses and Aaron's obedience in Exodus 7:6.

Deuteronomy 9:24: Ye have been rebellious against the LORD from the day that I knew you.

Contradiction with Judges 2:11

The Israelites did evil in the sight of the Lord, a direct contrast to their prior obedience.

Judges 2:11: And the children of Israel did evil in the sight of the LORD, and served Baalim:

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 8:7

The people rejected God's rule, which conflicts with the obedience shown in Exodus 7:6.

1 Samuel 8:7: And the LORD said unto Samuel, Hearken unto the voice of the people in all that they say unto thee: for they have not rejected thee, but they have rejected me, that I should not reign over them.

Contradiction with Isaiah 1:2

The children have rebelled against God, opposing the notion of obedience.

Isaiah 1:2: Hear, O heavens, and give ear, O earth: for the LORD hath spoken, I have nourished and brought up children, and they have rebelled against me.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 7:23-24

God describes how Israel walked in their own counsel rather than obeying, contradicting their earlier obedience.

Jeremiah 7:23-24: But this thing commanded I them, saying, Obey my voice, and I will be your God, and ye shall be my people: and walk ye in all the ways that I have commanded you, that it may be well unto you.

Contradiction with Ezekiel 20:8

They rebelled against God and did not obey, contrary to their obedience in Exodus 7:6.

Ezekiel 20:8: But they rebelled against me, and would not hearken unto me: they did not every man cast away the abominations of their eyes, neither did they forsake the idols of Egypt: then I said, I will pour out my fury upon them, to accomplish my anger against them in the midst of the land of Egypt.

Contradiction with Hosea 11:7

Israelites are bent on backsliding, demonstrating disobedience contrary to Exodus 7:6.

Hosea 11:7: And my people are bent to backsliding from me: though they called them to the most High, none at all would exalt [him]. [none...: Heb. together they exalted not]

Contradiction with Malachi 3:7

Calls for the return to God, implying ongoing disobedience, contradicting the previous compliance.

Malachi 3:7: Even from the days of your fathers ye are gone away from mine ordinances, and have not kept [them]. Return unto me, and I will return unto you, saith the LORD of hosts. But ye said, Wherein shall we return?
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