Contradictions and Paradoxes in Exodus 10:17

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Exodus 10:17 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Exodus 10:17. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, Pharaoh asked for forgiveness and wanted God to stop the bad things happening in Egypt. He was hoping that if he said sorry, God would make everything better again.

Exodus 10:17: Now therefore forgive, I pray thee, my sin only this once, and intreat the LORD your God, that he may take away from me this death only.

Contradiction with Exodus 10:27

This verse says, "But the Lord hardened Pharaoh's heart, and he would not let them go," which contradicts Exodus 10:17 where Pharaoh asks for forgiveness and wants the plague to be removed, implying a desire to let them go.

Exodus 10:27: But the LORD hardened Pharaoh's heart, and he would not let them go.

Paradox #1

The contradiction in Exodus 10:17 could be seen in the request for forgiveness after repeated refusal to obey earlier commands, reflecting inconsistency in genuine repentance. The conflict might arise from using the plea as a temporary tactic rather than a true change of heart.

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