Contradiction with Exodus 12:29
Describes the death of all firstborn in Egypt, both man and beast, implying there was not complete peace for Israelites as they were part of Egypt.
Exodus 12:29: And it came to pass, that at midnight the LORD smote all the firstborn in the land of Egypt, from the firstborn of Pharaoh that sat on his throne unto the firstborn of the captive that [was] in the dungeon; and all the firstborn of cattle. [dungeon: Heb. house of the pit]
Contradiction with Psalm 44:22
Describes the persecution and slaughter of God's people which contradicts the image of peace and safety in Exodus 11:7 for the Israelites.
Psalm 44:22: Yea, for thy sake are we killed all the day long; we are counted as sheep for the slaughter.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 12:12
Describes a time when God's sword shall be against all flesh, suggesting that even God's people will face destruction, conflicting with the peace for Israelites mentioned in Exodus 11:7.
Jeremiah 12:12: The spoilers are come upon all high places through the wilderness: for the sword of the LORD shall devour from the [one] end of the land even to the [other] end of the land: no flesh shall have peace.
Contradiction with Matthew 24:9
Jesus predicts His followers will be persecuted and hated, contradicting the idea of peace and protection given to Israelites in Exodus 11:7.
Matthew 24:9: Then shall they deliver you up to be afflicted, and shall kill you: and ye shall be hated of all nations for my name's sake.
Paradox #1
Exodus 11:7 suggests a distinction between the Israelites and the Egyptians, portraying God's protection over the Israelites. A possible theological conflict arises in questioning why a loving and just God would choose to favor one group over another. This could conflict with beliefs about God's impartiality or universal love.
Paradox #2
Exodus 11:7 suggests that there is a clear separation and difference between the Israelites and the Egyptians, particularly in how God treats them. This can raise questions about the impartiality and fairness of God since other parts of the Bible emphasize God's love and justice for all people. The perceived contradiction is between God's unconditional love and the preferential treatment given to one group over another.
Paradox #3
The potential contradiction in Exodus 11:7 might be related to the portrayal of Israelites as distinct from the Egyptians, both in God's protection and their social status. In some historical contexts, it is debated how distinctly Israelites were seen from Egyptians, given archaeological findings and historical records of both groups' interactions. Some scholars find inconsistencies in how clearly separated and identifiable the Israelites were as a community living in Egypt during the suggested time period.
Paradox #4
The contradiction in Exodus 11:7 could be seen as the idea of distinguishing between different groups of people by divine intervention, implying that some are favored or protected while others are not. This raises questions about fairness and equality in the treatment of different communities.