Contradictions and Paradoxes in Exodus 12:32

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Exodus 12:32 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Exodus 12:32. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to traditional interpretations of the book of Exodus, Pharaoh is finally letting the Israelites go free with their animals, but he wants them to ask God to be kind to him too. This shows that even though Pharaoh was mean, he could see that their God was powerful and could help him.

Exodus 12:32: Also take your flocks and your herds, as ye have said, and be gone; and bless me also.

Contradiction with Exodus 4:21

God hardened Pharaoh's heart, yet in Exodus 12:32, Pharaoh willingly lets the Israelites go.

Exodus 4:21: And the LORD said unto Moses, When thou goest to return into Egypt, see that thou do all those wonders before Pharaoh, which I have put in thine hand: but I will harden his heart, that he shall not let the people go.

Contradiction with Exodus 9:12

Again states that God hardened Pharaoh's heart contrary to Pharaoh's willingness in Exodus 12:32.

Exodus 9:12: And the LORD hardened the heart of Pharaoh, and he hearkened not unto them; as the LORD had spoken unto Moses.

Contradiction with Exodus 10:1

Describes God making Pharaoh stubborn, yet in Exodus 12:32 he appears cooperative.

Exodus 10:1: And the LORD said unto Moses, Go in unto Pharaoh: for I have hardened his heart, and the heart of his servants, that I might shew these my signs before him:

Contradiction with Exodus 11:10

Pharaoh’s heart was hardened by God, but in Exodus 12:32, he agrees to release the Israelites.

Exodus 11:10: And Moses and Aaron did all these wonders before Pharaoh: and the LORD hardened Pharaoh's heart, so that he would not let the children of Israel go out of his land.

Contradiction with Exodus 14:4

Indicates Pharaoh will pursue the Israelites after letting them go, contradicting his agreement in Exodus 12:32.

Exodus 14:4: And I will harden Pharaoh's heart, that he shall follow after them; and I will be honoured upon Pharaoh, and upon all his host; that the Egyptians may know that I [am] the LORD. And they did so.
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