Contradiction with Proverbs 21:1
This verse mentions that the king's heart is in the hand of the LORD, suggesting that God's influence can turn the heart of rulers, which contradicts the assertion in Exodus 3:19 that Pharaoh will not let the Israelites go.
Proverbs 21:1: The king's heart [is] in the hand of the LORD, [as] the rivers of water: he turneth it whithersoever he will.
Contradiction with Daniel 4:35
This verse states that God does according to His will in the army of heaven and none can stay His hand, contradicting the notion in Exodus 3:19 that Pharaoh can resist God's will.
Daniel 4:35: And all the inhabitants of the earth [are] reputed as nothing: and he doeth according to his will in the army of heaven, and [among] the inhabitants of the earth: and none can stay his hand, or say unto him, What doest thou?
Contradiction with Romans 9:18
This verse indicates that God has mercy on whom He will and hardens whom He desires, suggesting a divine control over Pharaoh's heart, which may contradict the independence implied in Exodus 3:19.
Romans 9:18: Therefore hath he mercy on whom he will [have mercy], and whom he will he hardeneth.
Paradox #1
Exodus 3:19 might be seen as having a theological tension regarding God's omnipotence and the free will of human leaders. The verse implies that Pharaoh will not let the Israelites go unless compelled by a powerful hand, which suggests that God needs to intervene directly to change Pharaoh's mind. This raises questions about the balance between God's power and human free will, as it seems Pharaoh's actions are influenced by divine intervention rather than his own choice.
Paradox #2
The contradiction in Exodus 3:19 might involve the concept of divine intervention influencing human decisions. Scientifically, human behavior and decisions are generally studied through psychology, sociology, and neuroscience, which rely on observable and measurable factors. The idea that a supernatural force directly influences decisions contradicts scientific understanding based on empirical evidence.