Contradiction with Proverbs 16:18
Contradicts Exodus 10:3 by indicating that pride leads to destruction, whereas Exodus 10:3 suggests that Pharaoh’s resistance is a choice despite God's command.
Proverbs 16:18: Pride [goeth] before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.
Contradiction with James 4:6
Contradicts Exodus 10:3 by emphasizing that God gives grace to the humble, opposing Pharaoh's behavior in Exodus 10:3 where he is not humble despite God's demand through Moses.
James 4:6: But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.
Contradiction with Matthew 23:12
Contradicts Exodus 10:3 by indicating that those who exalt themselves will be humbled, whereas Exodus 10:3 involves Pharaoh's continued exaltation of himself against God's will.
Matthew 23:12: And whosoever shall exalt himself shall be abased; and he that shall humble himself shall be exalted.
Contradiction with 1 Peter 5:5
Contradicts Exodus 10:3 by encouraging submission and humility, which Pharaoh does not display as God commands him to humble himself in Exodus 10:3.
1 Peter 5:5: Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all [of you] be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble.
Contradiction with Proverbs 29:23
Contradicts Exodus 10:3 by stating that a person's pride brings them low, yet Pharaoh maintains his pride and does not lower himself in Exodus 10:3.
Proverbs 29:23: A man's pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit.
Paradox #1
Exodus 10:3 involves a confrontation between Moses and Pharaoh over letting the Israelites go. Some people see a contradiction between God hardening Pharaoh's heart and the concept of free will. If God's actions influenced Pharaoh's decisions, it raises questions about Pharaoh's freedom to choose his actions.
Paradox #2
Exodus 10:3 involves a message from God demanding humility and obedience. A possible moral conflict might be the imposition of a belief system, questioning the fairness in demanding compliance through threats or punishment. It raises questions about free will versus forced submission.