Contradiction with Proverbs 10:6
While Exodus 1:20 indicates blessings for a specific action, Proverbs 10:6 states that blessings are upon the head of the just, implying that blessings are a general consequence of being just rather than specific actions.
Proverbs 10:6: Blessings [are] upon the head of the just: but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 9:11
Exodus 1:20 suggests that God rewarded the midwives due to their actions, whereas Ecclesiastes 9:11 states that time and chance happen to all, implying that not all outcomes are directly related to one's actions.
Ecclesiastes 9:11: I returned, and saw under the sun, that the race [is] not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, neither yet bread to the wise, nor yet riches to men of understanding, nor yet favour to men of skill; but time and chance happeneth to them all.
Contradiction with Matthew 5:45
Exodus 1:20 describes blessings for specific actions, but Matthew 5:45 says God sends rain on the just and the unjust, indicating that blessings come to everyone, not just due to specific actions.
Matthew 5:45: That ye may be the children of your Father which is in heaven: for he maketh his sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sendeth rain on the just and on the unjust.
Contradiction with Romans 3:23
Exodus 1:20 explains a specific blessing due to righteousness, but Romans 3:23 mentions that all have sinned, suggesting no one is inherently worthy of blessings based solely on actions.
Romans 3:23: For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;
Paradox #1
Exodus 1:20 mentions God rewarding the midwives for their actions. A contradiction could arise here because it raises the question of God endorsing behavior that involves deceit or disobedience to authority, which can conflict with other teachings in the Bible that emphasize honesty and compliance with law. This can create a conflict for some readers who wonder about the circumstances under which disobedience or deceit can be justified.