Exodus 5:13 Contradictions and Paradoxes

According to Moses, the person who wrote Exodus, the people were told by their bosses to finish their jobs quickly every single day, even though it was harder to do without help. The workers were pushed to work the same way as before, even when they didn't have the things they needed.

Contradiction with Matthew 11:28

Exodus 5:13 describes a demand for labor without relief, while Matthew 11:28 offers rest to those who labor and are burdened.

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

Contradiction with Proverbs 16:3

Exodus 5:13 shows the burden of work imposed under harsh conditions, whereas Proverbs 16:3 advocates committing work unto the Lord for establishment and success.

Proverbs 16:3: Commit thy works unto the LORD, and thy thoughts shall be established. [Commit: Heb. Roll]

Contradiction with Psalm 127:2

Exodus 5:13 indicates continuous toil and labor, while Psalm 127:2 highlights the futility of such toil without God's blessing and grants rest to His beloved.

Psalm 127:2: [It is] vain for you to rise up early, to sit up late, to eat the bread of sorrows: [for] so he giveth his beloved sleep.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 4:6

Exodus 5:13 shows relentless work under oppression, whereas Ecclesiastes 4:6 states that having tranquility with less is better than having toil and chasing after the wind.

Ecclesiastes 4:6: Better [is] an handful [with] quietness, than both the hands full [with] travail and vexation of spirit.

Contradiction with Isaiah 40:29

Exodus 5:13 reflects on forced labor and exhaustion, whereas Isaiah 40:29 promises strength to the weary and power to the weak.

Isaiah 40:29: He giveth power to the faint; and to [them that have] no might he increaseth strength.

Contradiction with 1 Peter 5:7

In Exodus 5:13, laborers are given no relief from their burdens, while 1 Peter 5:7 encourages casting worries and burdens upon God for care and support.