Contradiction with Exodus 14:14
This verse says "The LORD shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace," which contradicts the pressing threat detailed in Exodus 14:9 that suggests imminent danger.
Exodus 14:14: The LORD shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace.
Contradiction with Psalm 27:1
States "The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear?" contradicting the fear that could be implied by the pursuit in Exodus 14:9.
Psalm 27:1: [[A Psalm] of David.] The LORD [is] my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the LORD [is] the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?
Contradiction with Isaiah 41:10
"Fear thou not; for I am with thee..." contradicts the fear and desperation that Exodus 14:9 could inspire.
Isaiah 41:10: Fear thou not; for I [am] with thee: be not dismayed; for I [am] thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.
Contradiction with Romans 8:31
"If God be for us, who can be against us?" contradicting the overwhelming presence and threat of the Egyptians in Exodus 14:9.
Romans 8:31: What shall we then say to these things? If God [be] for us, who [can be] against us?
Contradiction with 2 Chronicles 20:17
"Ye shall not need to fight in this battle..." contradicts the imagery of being pursued by the Egyptians in Exodus 14:9.
2 Chronicles 20:17: Ye shall not [need] to fight in this [battle]: set yourselves, stand ye [still], and see the salvation of the LORD with you, O Judah and Jerusalem: fear not, nor be dismayed; to morrow go out against them: for the LORD [will be] with you.
Contradiction with Hebrews 13:6
"The Lord is my helper, and I will not fear what man shall do unto me," contradicts the potential anxiety and fear of Pharaoh's forces in Exodus 14:9.
Hebrews 13:6: So that we may boldly say, The Lord [is] my helper, and I will not fear what man shall do unto me.
Paradox #1
The contradiction or inconsistency related to Exodus 14:9 might revolve around the lack of external historical records or archaeological evidence confirming the specific details of the event described, such as the exact path of the pursuit or the identities of the pursuing forces. This can create debates among historians and scholars about the literal accuracy of the narrative.