Contradictions and Paradoxes in Exodus 10:1

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Exodus 10:1 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Exodus 10:1. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Exodus, God told Moses to go talk to Pharaoh because God made Pharaoh stubborn on purpose. This was so God could show amazing things to Pharaoh that would prove His power.

Exodus 10:1: And the LORD said unto Moses, Go in unto Pharaoh: for I have hardened his heart, and the heart of his servants, that I might shew these my signs before him:

Contradiction with Proverbs 11:20

Proverbs 11:20 suggests that the Lord delights in those who are upright, contrasting with Exodus 10:1 where the Lord hardens Pharaoh's heart, seemingly moving him away from righteousness.

Proverbs 11:20: They that are of a froward heart [are] abomination to the LORD: but [such as are] upright in [their] way [are] his delight.

Contradiction with 2 Peter 3:9

While 2 Peter 3:9 emphasizes God's patience and desire for all to come to repentance, Exodus 10:1 shows God hardening Pharaoh's heart, which prevents repentance.

2 Peter 3:9: The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.

Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:32

Ezekiel 18:32 states God has no pleasure in the death of the wicked and calls for repentance, whereas Exodus 10:1 depicts God hardening Pharaoh's heart, leading to further refusal to repent.

Ezekiel 18:32: For I have no pleasure in the death of him that dieth, saith the Lord GOD: wherefore turn [yourselves], and live ye. [yourselves: or, others]

Contradiction with James 1:13

James 1:13 notes that God does not tempt anyone to do evil, yet Exodus 10:1 involves God hardening Pharaoh's heart, which could be seen as influencing him towards wrong actions.

James 1:13: Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God: for God cannot be tempted with evil, neither tempteth he any man: [evil: or, evils]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Matthew 5:44 instructs to love enemies and do good to those who oppose you, whereas, in Exodus 10:1, God hardens Pharaoh’s heart, contributing to ongoing conflict.

Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;
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