Contradictions and Paradoxes in Exodus 5:16

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Exodus 5:16 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Exodus 5:16. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, the author of the book, this verse shows how the Israelites were treated unfairly because they were forced to make bricks without having the straw they needed. It also tells us that even though they didn't have what they needed, they were still blamed and punished, which wasn't their fault.

Exodus 5:16: There is no straw given unto thy servants, and they say to us, Make brick: and, behold, thy servants [are] beaten; but the fault [is] in thine own people.

Contradiction with Matthew 11:28

This verse offers rest to those who are burdened, contradicting the burden imposed on the Israelites by Pharaoh in Exodus 5:16.

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

Contradiction with Psalm 55:22

This verse encourages casting burdens on the Lord for support, contrasting with the Israelites' heavy burdens in Exodus 5:16.

Psalm 55:22: Cast thy burden upon the LORD, and he shall sustain thee: he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved. [burden: or, gift]

Contradiction with Galatians 6:2

This verse calls for bearing each other's burdens, which contradicts Pharaoh’s refusal to relieve the Israelites’ burdens in Exodus 5:16.

Galatians 6:2: Bear ye one another's burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ.

Contradiction with Matthew 23:4

This verse criticizes the imposition of heavy burdens on others without help, similar to how Pharaoh placed burdens on the Israelites, yet without relief or assistance.

Matthew 23:4: For they bind heavy burdens and grievous to be borne, and lay [them] on men's shoulders; but they [themselves] will not move them with one of their fingers.

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5-6

This verse advises trusting in the Lord for direction, seemingly contradicting the Israelites who felt abandoned and burdened in Exodus 5:16.

Proverbs 3:5-6: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.
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