Contradiction with Genesis 1:3-4
These verses describe God creating light and separating it from darkness, suggesting that darkness was not overpowering as it was during the plague in Exodus 10:23.
Genesis 1:3-4: And God said, Let there be light: and there was light.
Contradiction with 1 John 1:5
This verse states that "God is light, and in him is no darkness at all," contradicting the presence of complete darkness over the Egyptians for three days.
1 John 1:5: This then is the message which we have heard of him, and declare unto you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all.
Contradiction with John 8:12
Jesus claims to be the light of the world, implying that darkness cannot prevail where His presence or followers exist, opposing the darkness described in Exodus 10:23.
John 8:12: Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.
Contradiction with Psalm 27:1
This verse describes the Lord as the light and salvation, which contrasts with the impenetrable darkness during the plague.
Psalm 27:1: [[A Psalm] of David.] The LORD [is] my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the LORD [is] the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?
Contradiction with Matthew 4:16
It speaks of people who sat in darkness seeing a great light, implying the triumph of light over darkness, which contradicts the enduring darkness in Exodus 10:23.
Matthew 4:16: The people which sat in darkness saw great light; and to them which sat in the region and shadow of death light is sprung up.
Paradox #1
The claim of complete darkness over an entire region ('no one could see anyone else or move for three days') could be seen as scientifically inconsistent due to the lack of a natural explanation for such a prolonged and total darkness affecting only a specific area in this way. Natural phenomena that cause darkness, like eclipses or storms, typically don't last three days or affect vision to that extent.
Paradox #2
The moral conflict might arise from the fact that this verse is part of a larger narrative where plagues are inflicted on Egypt, causing suffering to many people. Some might question the fairness or justice of punishing an entire population for the actions of their leader, raising issues about collective punishment and the suffering of innocents.