Contradiction with Exodus 3:7
Exodus 3:7 mentions that the Israelites are suffering, which contrasts the implication in Exodus 1:12 that they are thriving and multiplying despite oppression.
Exodus 3:7: And the LORD said, I have surely seen the affliction of my people which [are] in Egypt, and have heard their cry by reason of their taskmasters; for I know their sorrows;
Contradiction with Exodus 5:21
The Israelites blame Moses for worsening their oppression, which contradicts the notion of thriving in Exodus 1:12.
Exodus 5:21: And they said unto them, The LORD look upon you, and judge; because ye have made our savour to be abhorred in the eyes of Pharaoh, and in the eyes of his servants, to put a sword in their hand to slay us. [to be...: Heb. to stink]
Contradiction with Exodus 6:9
The Israelites' anguish and harsh labor prevent them from listening to Moses, contrary to Exodus 1:12, where they multiply despite oppression.
Exodus 6:9: And Moses spake so unto the children of Israel: but they hearkened not unto Moses for anguish of spirit, and for cruel bondage. [anguish: Heb. shortness, or, straitness]
Contradiction with Exodus 14:10-12
The Israelites express fear and regret leaving Egypt, showing a struggle opposite to thriving as suggested in Exodus 1:12.
Exodus 14:10-12: And when Pharaoh drew nigh, the children of Israel lifted up their eyes, and, behold, the Egyptians marched after them; and they were sore afraid: and the children of Israel cried out unto the LORD.
Contradiction with Numbers 14:2-3
The people complain and wish to return to Egypt, which contradicts the idea of flourishing under oppression in Exodus 1:12.
Numbers 14:2-3: And all the children of Israel murmured against Moses and against Aaron: and the whole congregation said unto them, Would God that we had died in the land of Egypt! or would God we had died in this wilderness!
Contradiction with Psalm 44:22
Expresses constant suffering and danger, contrasting with the growth and prosperity suggested by Exodus 1:12.
Psalm 44:22: Yea, for thy sake are we killed all the day long; we are counted as sheep for the slaughter.