Contradictions and Paradoxes in Exodus 11:3

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Exodus 11:3 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Exodus 11:3. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Exodus, God made the Egyptians like the Israelites and think Moses was very special and important. This helped the Israelites because even Pharaoh's helpers and the Egyptian people respected Moses.

Exodus 11:3: And the LORD gave the people favour in the sight of the Egyptians. Moreover the man Moses [was] very great in the land of Egypt, in the sight of Pharaoh's servants, and in the sight of the people.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Exodus 11:3 speaks about Israelites finding favor, but Matthew 5:44 emphasizes loving and blessing one's enemies rather than relying on their favor.

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;

Contradiction with Luke 6:26

Exodus 11:3 suggests being spoken of favorably, whereas Luke 6:26 warns about the dangers of everyone speaking well of you, suggesting suspicion of universal favor.

Luke 6:26: Woe unto you, when all men shall speak well of you! for so did their fathers to the false prophets.

Paradox #1

Exodus 11:3 describes the Israelites finding favor in the sight of the Egyptians. The contradiction or inconsistency here might be that earlier in the Exodus story, the Egyptians were hostile towards the Israelites, enslaving them and ordering harsh labor. This sudden change in attitude—favor from their oppressors—could seem inconsistent with the previous narrative of animosity.

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