Contradictions and Paradoxes in Exodus 14:5

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Exodus 14:5 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Exodus 14:5. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, this verse tells us that after the Israelites left, the Pharaoh and his helpers were upset and wondered why they let the Israelites go, because they wanted them to stay and work for them. They were not happy that the Israelites were free.

Exodus 14:5: And it was told the king of Egypt that the people fled: and the heart of Pharaoh and of his servants was turned against the people, and they said, Why have we done this, that we have let Israel go from serving us?

Contradiction with Exodus 14:4

Contradiction that Pharaoh's heart is already hardened beforehand, suggesting pre-determined actions rather than regret.

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.

Contradiction with Exodus 4:21

God states He will harden Pharaoh's heart, suggesting divine intervention, not Pharaoh's own change of mind.

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 7:3

Again emphasizes God's role in hardening his heart, not Pharaoh's regret or decision.

Exodus 7:3: And I will harden Pharaoh's heart, and multiply my signs and my wonders in the land of Egypt.

Contradiction with Romans 9:17-18

Highlights God's purpose to show power, implying actions were not by Pharaoh's own choosing.

Romans 9:17-18: For the scripture saith unto Pharaoh, Even for this same purpose have I raised thee up, that I might shew my power in thee, and that my name might be declared throughout all the earth.
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