Contradiction with Matthew 5:44
Exodus 1:10 suggests dealing wisely to limit the growth of the Israelites, while Matthew 5:44 advocates for loving enemies and doing good to them.
Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;
Contradiction with Romans 12:19
Exodus 1:10 implies taking vengeance for potential threats, whereas Romans 12:19 advises against avenging oneself and leaving room for God's wrath.
Romans 12:19: Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but [rather] give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance [is] mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.
Contradiction with Proverbs 3:29
Exodus 1:10 involves planning against the Israelites, while Proverbs 3:29 cautions against plotting harm against a neighbor who lives trustfully.
Proverbs 3:29: Devise not evil against thy neighbour, seeing he dwelleth securely by thee. [Devise...: or, Practise no evil]
Contradiction with 1 John 3:15
Exodus 1:10 reflects harboring hostility, whereas 1 John 3:15 states that anyone who hates a brother is a murderer and lacks eternal life.
1 John 3:15: Whosoever hateth his brother is a murderer: and ye know that no murderer hath eternal life abiding in him.
Contradiction with Luke 6:35
Exodus 1:10 considers measures to deal with the Israelites, contrary to Luke 6:35, which encourages loving enemies and being merciful.
Luke 6:35: But love ye your enemies, and do good, and lend, hoping for nothing again; and your reward shall be great, and ye shall be the children of the Highest: for he is kind unto the unthankful and [to] the evil.
Contradiction with Proverbs 24:17
Exodus 1:10 suggests dealing wisely to prevent Israel's growth, while Proverbs 24:17 warns against rejoicing when an enemy falls.
Proverbs 24:17: Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth, and let not thine heart be glad when he stumbleth:
Contradiction with Romans 12:21
Exodus 1:10 shows plans to overcome Israel, while Romans 12:21 urges overcoming evil with good.
Romans 12:21: Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.
Contradiction with Matthew 7:12
Exodus 1:10 involves actions against Israelites, contrary to the Golden Rule in Matthew 7:12 to do unto others as you would have them do unto you.
Matthew 7:12: Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets.
Paradox #1
Exodus 1:10 describes a strategy by the Egyptians to control the growing population of Israelites. A contradiction or inconsistency here could be the lack of external historical or archaeological evidence specifically detailing the events or population control measures described in this account. Egyptian records from that era do not specifically mention the Israelites or a large scale oppression of a foreign group in this specific manner. This absence of corroboration can lead to questions about the historical accuracy of the account as described.
Paradox #2
The moral conflict in Exodus 1:10 can arise from the idea of fearing a group of people and then deciding to oppress them to avoid potential threats. This reflects a theme of acting out of fear and choosing oppression over understanding or coexistence, which conflicts with broader moral teachings of empathy and compassion.