Contradictions and Paradoxes in Exodus 1:7

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Exodus 1:7 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Exodus 1:7. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, the author of the book, the Israelites had many babies and grew into a big and strong group. They filled the land with their families.

Exodus 1:7: And the children of Israel were fruitful, and increased abundantly, and multiplied, and waxed exceeding mighty; and the land was filled with them.

Contradiction with Genesis 47:27

This verse mentions that the Israelites grew and multiplied exceedingly while in Egypt, which aligns rather than contradicts with Exodus 1:7, showing a consistent narrative of growth.

Genesis 47:27: And Israel dwelt in the land of Egypt, in the country of Goshen; and they had possessions therein, and grew, and multiplied exceedingly.

Contradiction with Exodus 1:20

Like Exodus 1:7, this verse indicates that the Israelites multiplied and waxed very mighty, thus confirming the same idea of population growth.

Exodus 1:20: Therefore God dealt well with the midwives: and the people multiplied, and waxed very mighty.

Contradiction with Acts 7:17

This verse discusses the promise made to Abraham and the multiplication of the people, aligning with Exodus 1:7 rather than contradicting it.

Acts 7:17: But when the time of the promise drew nigh, which God had sworn to Abraham, the people grew and multiplied in Egypt,
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