Contradictions and Paradoxes in Exodus 9:19

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Exodus 9:19 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Exodus 9:19. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, God is warning people to bring their animals inside because a big storm is coming, and anything left outside will be hurt. It shows that God cares for people and their animals, giving them a chance to be safe.

Exodus 9:19: Send therefore now, [and] gather thy cattle, and all that thou hast in the field; [for upon] every man and beast which shall be found in the field, and shall not be brought home, the hail shall come down upon them, and they shall die.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:25

This verse encourages not worrying about life and worldly possessions, implying trust in God's provision rather than taking protective actions.

Matthew 6:25: Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor yet for your body, what ye shall put on. Is not the life more than meat, and the body than raiment?

Contradiction with Proverbs 27:1

This verse advises against boasting about tomorrow, for we do not know what a day may bring, suggesting unpredictability contrary to taking foresight action.

Proverbs 27:1: Boast not thyself of to morrow; for thou knowest not what a day may bring forth. [to...: Heb. to morrow day]

Contradiction with James 4:13-14

Warns against being confident in future plans, which contradicts the proactive planning implied in Exodus 9:19.

James 4:13-14: Go to now, ye that say, To day or to morrow we will go into such a city, and continue there a year, and buy and sell, and get gain:

Contradiction with Luke 12:18-20

The parable of the rich fool shows the futility of gathering and storing, as life is uncertain, contradicting the instruction to gather cattle and belongings.

Luke 12:18-20: And he said, This will I do: I will pull down my barns, and build greater; and there will I bestow all my fruits and my goods.

Paradox #1

One possible contradiction in Exodus 9:19 is the challenge of reconciling the idea of a compassionate and loving God with the harsh reality of inflicting suffering or destruction as a form of punishment. This action might seem inconsistent with the morals of mercy and forgiveness.

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