Contradiction with Genesis 46:27
Exodus 1:9 claims that the children of Israel were more and mightier, but Genesis 46:27 indicates they initially numbered only 70 upon entering Egypt.
Genesis 46:27: And the sons of Joseph, which were born him in Egypt, [were] two souls: all the souls of the house of Jacob, which came into Egypt, [were] threescore and ten.
Contradiction with Exodus 12:37
Exodus 1:9 claims they are more and mightier, but Exodus 12:37 suggests they only became numerous upon the Exodus with about 600,000 men.
Exodus 12:37: And the children of Israel journeyed from Rameses to Succoth, about six hundred thousand on foot [that were] men, beside children.
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 7:7
Exodus 1:9 states they were more and mightier, while Deuteronomy 7:7 emphasizes Israel was chosen despite being the fewest of all people.
Deuteronomy 7:7: The LORD did not set his love upon you, nor choose you, because ye were more in number than any people; for ye [were] the fewest of all people:
Contradiction with Acts 7:14
Exodus 1:9 claims they became a great multitude, yet Acts 7:14 supports that the initial group was just 75 people.
Acts 7:14: Then sent Joseph, and called his father Jacob to [him], and all his kindred, threescore and fifteen souls.
Contradiction with Psalms 105:12
Exodus 1:9 talks of their large numbers, contradicting Psalms 105:12, which mentions them as few in number during their early sojourning days.
Psalms 105:12: When they were [but] a few men in number; yea, very few, and strangers in it.
Paradox #1
Exodus 1:9 presents a situation where the Israelites are described as numerous and a potential threat to the Egyptians. A contradiction could arise from the lack of archaeological evidence or historical records outside of the biblical texts confirming the massive presence and rapid population growth of the Israelites in Egypt during the period described. Additionally, Egyptian historical records do not mention the Israelites explicitly in the context of becoming a numerous and powerful group within Egypt. This discrepancy between the biblical narrative and external historical accounts leads to questions about the accuracy of the events described.