Contradictions and Paradoxes in Exodus 8:18

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Exodus 8:18 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Exodus 8:18. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, the magicians tried to make bugs appear with their magic tricks, but they couldn't do it. This showed that God's power was stronger than the magicians' tricks.

Exodus 8:18: And the magicians did so with their enchantments to bring forth lice, but they could not: so there were lice upon man, and upon beast.

Contradiction with Exodus 7:22

This verse shows the magicians replicating miracles, contrary to their failure in Exodus 8:18.

Exodus 7:22: And the magicians of Egypt did so with their enchantments: and Pharaoh's heart was hardened, neither did he hearken unto them; as the LORD had said.

Contradiction with Exodus 9:11

Here, the magicians are unable to stand because of boils, further emphasizing their powerless state compared to Exodus 8:18 where they couldn't replicate a miracle.

Exodus 9:11: And the magicians could not stand before Moses because of the boils; for the boil was upon the magicians, and upon all the Egyptians.

Contradiction with Acts 13:8-11

Elymas the sorcerer tries to oppose a miracle and is struck blind, illustrating a failure similar to Exodus 8:18 but in a different context and with immediate punishment.

Acts 13:8-11: But Elymas the sorcerer (for so is his name by interpretation) withstood them, seeking to turn away the deputy from the faith.

Contradiction with 2 Timothy 3:8

Jannes and Jambres opposed Moses, representing ongoing opposition, whereas Exodus 8:18 depicts a specific instance of inability to replicate a miracle.

2 Timothy 3:8: Now as Jannes and Jambres withstood Moses, so do these also resist the truth: men of corrupt minds, reprobate concerning the faith. [reprobate: or, of no judgment]

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 1:25

This verse highlights God's wisdom being greater than human wisdom, contrasting the perceived power the magicians had before their failure in Exodus 8:18.

1 Corinthians 1:25: Because the foolishness of God is wiser than men; and the weakness of God is stronger than men.

Paradox #1

The contradiction in Exodus 8:18 could be seen as the struggle between divine power and human ability. When magicians try to replicate the plague, they fail, highlighting the limitation of human efforts against God's will. This might raise questions about the fairness of punishing those who are inherently powerless to match divine acts, causing a moral tension between justice and divine demonstration.

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