Contradiction with Exodus 2:12
Acts 7:24 describes Moses defending an Israelite by killing an Egyptian, but Exodus 2:12 depicts Moses acting secretively and looking around to ensure no one was watching before killing the Egyptian, suggesting premeditation rather than impulsive defense.
Exodus 2:12: And he looked this way and that way, and when he saw that [there was] no man, he slew the Egyptian, and hid him in the sand.
Contradiction with Acts 7:27
Acts 7:24 portrays Moses as a defender, yet Acts 7:27 highlights an Israelite questioning Moses' authority and intentions, implying skepticism of Moses’ role as a deliverer.
Acts 7:27: But he that did his neighbour wrong thrust him away, saying, Who made thee a ruler and a judge over us?
Contradiction with Exodus 3:11
Acts 7:24 implies a confident Moses acting to protect his people, whereas Exodus 3:11 presents Moses as doubtful and questioning his own ability to lead.
Exodus 3:11: And Moses said unto God, Who [am] I, that I should go unto Pharaoh, and that I should bring forth the children of Israel out of Egypt?
Contradiction with Exodus 4:10
Acts 7:24 shows Moses taking decisive action, while Exodus 4:10 highlights Moses' reluctance and self-professed inadequacy in speech, suggesting hesitance and lack of confidence.
Exodus 4:10: And Moses said unto the LORD, O my Lord, I [am] not eloquent, neither heretofore, nor since thou hast spoken unto thy servant: but I [am] slow of speech, and of a slow tongue. [eloquent: Heb. a man of words] [heretofore: Heb. since yesterday, nor since the third day]
Contradiction with Numbers 12:3
Acts 7:24 describes Moses taking bold action, contrasting with Numbers 12:3, which declares Moses to be very meek, more than any other man on the face of the earth.
Numbers 12:3: (Now the man Moses [was] very meek, above all the men which [were] upon the face of the earth.)
Paradox #1
Acts 7:24 mentions a situation where Moses defends a fellow Hebrew by standing up against an Egyptian. The potential contradiction or conflict could be seen in the use of violence to address injustice. On one hand, Moses acts out of a sense of justice and protection, but on the other hand, resorting to violence could be viewed as morally questionable. The conflict lies in whether the ends justify the means or if there is always a non-violent solution.