Contradictions and Paradoxes in Exodus 1:13

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Exodus 1:13 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Exodus 1:13. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, the author of the book, the Egyptians made the Israelites work very hard and treated them harshly. The Israelites had to do difficult jobs, and the Egyptians were not kind to them.

Exodus 1:13: And the Egyptians made the children of Israel to serve with rigour:

Contradiction with Matthew 11:28

This verse invites those who are laboring and heavy laden to find rest, in contrast to Exodus 1:13, where the Israelites are made to serve with rigor, suggesting forced labor rather than rest.

Matthew 11:28: Come unto me, all [ye] that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.

Contradiction with Colossians 3:23

This verse advises doing work heartily, as to the Lord, which contradicts Exodus 1:13, where the labor is burdensome and imposed harshly by the Egyptians.

Colossians 3:23: And whatsoever ye do, do [it] heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;

Contradiction with Proverbs 12:24

This verse states the diligent shall bear rule, while Exodus 1:13 depicts the Israelites under harsh rule, highlighting their lack of freedom and authority over their own work.

Proverbs 12:24: The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute. [slothful: or, deceitful]

Contradiction with Galatians 5:1

This verse speaks about standing firm in the freedom Christ has given and not being burdened again by the yoke of slavery, contrasting with the enforced and oppressive labor described in Exodus 1:13.

Galatians 5:1: Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage.
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