Contradiction with Exodus 14:22
It states the Israelites went into the midst of the sea on dry ground, which does not explicitly mention Pharaoh's army following and drowning.
Exodus 14:22: And the children of Israel went into the midst of the sea upon the dry [ground]: and the waters [were] a wall unto them on their right hand, and on their left.
Contradiction with Exodus 14:23
Describes the Egyptians pursuing after the Israelites, but does not indicate they were drowned immediately.
Exodus 14:23: And the Egyptians pursued, and went in after them to the midst of the sea, [even] all Pharaoh's horses, his chariots, and his horsemen.
Contradiction with Exodus 14:27
Indicates the Egyptians fled against it when the sea returned in its strength, without explicit mention of their drowning as complete as in Exodus 15:19.
Exodus 14:27: And Moses stretched forth his hand over the sea, and the sea returned to his strength when the morning appeared; and the Egyptians fled against it; and the LORD overthrew the Egyptians in the midst of the sea. [overthrew: Heb. shook off]
Contradiction with Exodus 14:28
The waters returned and covered the chariots and horsemen, but the verse could imply some survived as it doesn’t explicitly mention that none escaped.
Exodus 14:28: And the waters returned, and covered the chariots, and the horsemen, [and] all the host of Pharaoh that came into the sea after them; there remained not so much as one of them.
Contradiction with Exodus 14:29
States that the children of Israel walked upon dry land in the midst of the sea, rather than the focus on the defeat of the Egyptians.
Exodus 14:29: But the children of Israel walked upon dry [land] in the midst of the sea; and the waters [were] a wall unto them on their right hand, and on their left.
Contradiction with Joshua 24:6-7
Emphasizes the Egyptians pursuing and being thrown into confusion, rather than focusing on their drowning.
Joshua 24:6-7: And I brought your fathers out of Egypt: and ye came unto the sea; and the Egyptians pursued after your fathers with chariots and horsemen unto the Red sea.
Contradiction with Nehemiah 9:11
States God divided the sea so the Israelites could pass through, highlighting the miracle rather than the Egyptians' defeat.
Nehemiah 9:11: And thou didst divide the sea before them, so that they went through the midst of the sea on the dry land; and their persecutors thou threwest into the deeps, as a stone into the mighty waters.
Contradiction with Psalm 106:11
Mentions the waters covering the adversaries, but is more focused on the deliverance of Israel than the destruction of Egyptians.
Psalm 106:11: And the waters covered their enemies: there was not one of them left.
Contradiction with Hebrews 11:29
Emphasizes the faith of the Israelites crossing the Red Sea and not the immediate destruction of the Egyptians.
Hebrews 11:29: By faith they passed through the Red sea as by dry [land]: which the Egyptians assaying to do were drowned.
Paradox #1
Exodus 15:19 may present a contradiction or inconsistency regarding the timing and sequence of events as compared to other parts of the Bible. Different parts of the Bible sometimes offer varying accounts of events like the crossing of the Red Sea, which can raise questions about historical accuracy or consistency in details such as who participated, the exact route taken, or the sequence of occurrences.
Paradox #2
Exodus 15:19 describes a moment of celebration after a military victory. The possible moral conflict here could be the celebration of an event that involved loss of life, which some might view as inconsistent with values of compassion and forgiveness. It raises questions about rejoicing over the defeat of others.