Contradictions and Paradoxes in Exodus 5:4

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Exodus 5:4 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Exodus 5:4. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, the writer of the book, the king of Egypt was upset with Moses and Aaron and wanted them to stop distracting the people from their work. He told them to go back to their jobs and work harder.

Exodus 5:4: And the king of Egypt said unto them, Wherefore do ye, Moses and Aaron, let the people from their works? get you unto your burdens.

Contradiction with Matthew 11:28

Jesus invites all who labor and are heavy laden to come to Him for rest, while Pharaoh questions why Moses and Aaron are distracting people from their work.

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

Contradiction with Exodus 20:8-10

The commandment to rest on the Sabbath contradicts Pharaoh's dismissal of Moses and Aaron's request for a break from labor.

Exodus 20:8-10: Remember the sabbath day, to keep it holy.

Contradiction with Mark 2:27

Jesus emphasizes that the Sabbath was made for man’s benefit, contrary to Pharaoh's insistence on continuous work.

Mark 2:27: And he said unto them, The sabbath was made for man, and not man for the sabbath:
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