Contradictions and Paradoxes in Exodus 5:23

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Exodus 5:23 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Exodus 5:23. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, he is talking to God and saying that ever since he went to talk to the king, like God asked, things have only gotten worse for his people. Moses is also worried because he hasn't seen any help or rescue for the people yet.

Exodus 5:23: For since I came to Pharaoh to speak in thy name, he hath done evil to this people; neither hast thou delivered thy people at all. [neither...: Heb. delivering thou hast not delivered]

Contradiction with Psalm 9:10

This verse states that those who know God's name will trust in Him because He has not forsaken those who seek Him, contradicting the claim that God has not delivered His people.

Psalm 9:10: And they that know thy name will put their trust in thee: for thou, LORD, hast not forsaken them that seek thee.

Contradiction with Isaiah 41:10

Assures believers that God will help and deliver them, contradicting the notion that He has not delivered His people.

Isaiah 41:10: Fear thou not; for I [am] with thee: be not dismayed; for I [am] thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 29:11

Promises plans for welfare and hope, which contradicts the idea of God not delivering His people.

Jeremiah 29:11: For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. [expected...: Heb. end and expectation]

Contradiction with Romans 8:28

States that all things work together for good to those who love God, conflicting with the assertion that God's people have not been helped.

Romans 8:28: And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to [his] purpose.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 31:6

Encourages strength and asserts God will not fail or forsake His people, opposing the sentiment expressed in Exodus 5:23.

Deuteronomy 31:6: Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the LORD thy God, he [it is] that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.

Paradox #1

Exodus 5:23 might show a contradiction or conflict because it could seem that God is not immediately helping the Israelites even after they start obeying His command to ask for freedom. This might create confusion or doubt about why God allows suffering to continue for a time despite promises of deliverance.

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