Contradictions and Paradoxes in Exodus 10:11

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Exodus 10:11 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Exodus 10:11. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, Pharaoh is telling the Israelite men to leave and worship God, but not the women and children. Pharaoh is being stubborn and doesn't want to let everyone go.

Exodus 10:11: Not so: go now ye [that are] men, and serve the LORD; for that ye did desire. And they were driven out from Pharaoh's presence.

Contradiction with Exodus 9:1

Exodus 9:1 states, "Let my people go, that they may serve me," contradicting Exodus 10:11, which initially denies the Israelites permission to leave.

Exodus 9:1: Then the LORD said unto Moses, Go in unto Pharaoh, and tell him, Thus saith the LORD God of the Hebrews, Let my people go, that they may serve me.

Contradiction with Exodus 12:31

In Exodus 12:31, Pharaoh finally tells Moses and Aaron to take the Israelites out of Egypt, contradicting the refusal in Exodus 10:11.

Exodus 12:31: And he called for Moses and Aaron by night, and said, Rise up, [and] get you forth from among my people, both ye and the children of Israel; and go, serve the LORD, as ye have said.

Contradiction with Exodus 8:1

Similar to Exodus 9:1, Exodus 8:1 commands, "Let my people go, that they may serve me," while Exodus 10:11 initially refuses this request.

Exodus 8:1: And the LORD spake unto Moses, Go unto Pharaoh, and say unto him, Thus saith the LORD, Let my people go, that they may serve me.

Contradiction with Exodus 10:24

In Exodus 10:24, Pharaoh offers a compromise to let the Israelites go while keeping their flocks, contradicting the outright denial in Exodus 10:11.

Exodus 10:24: And Pharaoh called unto Moses, and said, Go ye, serve the LORD; only let your flocks and your herds be stayed: let your little ones also go with you.

Contradiction with Exodus 3:10

God's command to Moses to bring the Israelites out of Egypt is at odds with Pharaoh's refusal in Exodus 10:11.

Exodus 3:10: Come now therefore, and I will send thee unto Pharaoh, that thou mayest bring forth my people the children of Israel out of Egypt.

Contradiction with Exodus 10:8

Prior to Exodus 10:11, Pharaoh appears to be negotiating, indicating some willingness for the Israelites to leave, contrasting with his subsequent denial.

Exodus 10:8: And Moses and Aaron were brought again unto Pharaoh: and he said unto them, Go, serve the LORD your God: [but] who [are] they that shall go? [who...: Heb. who and who, etc]
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