Contradictions and Paradoxes in Exodus 8:9

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Exodus 8:9 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Exodus 8:9. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, he asked Pharaoh when he would like him to pray to God to remove the frogs from the land, leaving them only in the river. Moses wanted Pharaoh to decide so he could show how God listened and had the power to help them.

Exodus 8:9: And Moses said unto Pharaoh, Glory over me: when shall I intreat for thee, and for thy servants, and for thy people, to destroy the frogs from thee and thy houses, [that] they may remain in the river only? [Glory...: or, Have this honour over me, etc] [when: or, against when] [to destroy: Heb. to cut off]

Contradiction with Matthew 6:7

This verse advises against using vain repetitions in prayer, whereas Exodus 8:9 involves a specific request being made, which can be interpreted as a form of repetition in petition.

Matthew 6:7: But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen [do]: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking.

Contradiction with Isaiah 55:8-9

This verse suggests that God's ways and thoughts are higher than human understanding, which could be seen as contradicting Exodus 8:9, where Moses gives Pharaoh the power to decide when to remove the frogs, implying human influence on divine action.

Isaiah 55:8-9: For my thoughts [are] not your thoughts, neither [are] your ways my ways, saith the LORD.

Contradiction with Job 21:15

This verse questions the value of serving or praying to God and implies that it has no effect, while Exodus 8:9 shows a clear instance where a request to God (through Moses) is met with a responsive action.

Job 21:15: What [is] the Almighty, that we should serve him? and what profit should we have, if we pray unto him?

Contradiction with Jeremiah 7:16

This verse shows God telling Jeremiah not to pray for certain people because He will not listen, whereas in Exodus 8:9, God listens and acts upon the request that is conveyed through prayer.

Jeremiah 7:16: Therefore pray not thou for this people, neither lift up cry nor prayer for them, neither make intercession to me: for I will not hear thee.

Contradiction with James 4:3

This verse indicates that prayers are not answered when they are asked with the wrong motives, which seems to contradict Exodus 8:9, as Pharaoh's request (through Moses' question) is honored even though his motives are arguably self-centered.

James 4:3: Ye ask, and receive not, because ye ask amiss, that ye may consume [it] upon your lusts. [lusts: or, pleasures]

Paradox #1

The contradiction in Exodus 8:9 could be seen as the imbalance of power and fairness. Moses gives Pharaoh a choice regarding the timing of ending a plague, suggesting cooperation. However, it raises the question of why Pharaoh has a say in ending suffering when he caused it, highlighting a possible inconsistency in justice and fairness.

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