Contradictions and Paradoxes in Exodus 5:19

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Exodus 5:19 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Exodus 5:19. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, the people of Israel were worried because they had to make the same number of bricks every day, even though it was really hard. They felt upset and scared because they didn't want to get into trouble.

Exodus 5:19: And the officers of the children of Israel did see [that] they [were] in evil [case], after it was said, Ye shall not minish [ought] from your bricks of your daily task.

Contradiction with Exodus 5:6-9

Contradicts by showing that the demand for bricks was reinforced directly by Pharaoh, implying a greater power enforcing the requirements.

Exodus 5:6-9: And Pharaoh commanded the same day the taskmasters of the people, and their officers, saying,

Contradiction with Exodus 3:21-22

Contradicts by suggesting that the Israelites would find favor and not leave Egypt empty-handed, contrasted with their current hardship.

Exodus 3:21-22: And I will give this people favour in the sight of the Egyptians: and it shall come to pass, that, when ye go, ye shall not go empty:

Contradiction with Exodus 6:6-7

Contradicts by promising deliverance, yet Exodus 5:19 shows continued suffering and oppression without immediate relief.

Exodus 6:6-7: Wherefore say unto the children of Israel, I [am] the LORD, and I will bring you out from under the burdens of the Egyptians, and I will rid you out of their bondage, and I will redeem you with a stretched out arm, and with great judgments:

Contradiction with Exodus 12:31-32

Contradicts because it depicts Pharaoh allowing the Israelites to leave, which contrasts with the continued oppression in Exodus 5:19.

Exodus 12:31-32: And he called for Moses and Aaron by night, and said, Rise up, [and] get you forth from among my people, both ye and the children of Israel; and go, serve the LORD, as ye have said.

Contradiction with Psalm 105:43

Contradicts by depicting the Israelites leaving Egypt with joy and gladness, whereas Exodus 5:19 depicts them in distress.

Psalm 105:43: And he brought forth his people with joy, [and] his chosen with gladness: [gladness: Heb. singing]

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 6:21-23

Contradicts by recalling the eventual redemption and deliverance from bondage, conflicting with the immediate struggle described in Exodus 5:19.

Deuteronomy 6:21-23: Then thou shalt say unto thy son, We were Pharaoh's bondmen in Egypt; and the LORD brought us out of Egypt with a mighty hand:

Contradiction with Acts 7:34

Contradicts by affirming God's attention and intention to rescue the Israelites, while they remain in dire circumstances in Exodus 5:19.

Acts 7:34: I have seen, I have seen the affliction of my people which is in Egypt, and I have heard their groaning, and am come down to deliver them. And now come, I will send thee into Egypt.
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