Contradictions and Paradoxes in Exodus 5:6

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Exodus 5:6 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Exodus 5:6. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Exodus, Pharaoh, who was the king of Egypt, ordered his workers and leaders to give the Israelites lots of hard work. He wanted to make things really tough for them.

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

Contradiction with Genesis 2:15

This verse says that the Lord God took man and put him in the garden of Eden to work it and take care of it, suggesting a stewardship role rather than forced labor.

Genesis 2:15: And the LORD God took the man, and put him into the garden of Eden to dress it and to keep it. [the man: or, Adam]

Contradiction with Matthew 11:28

Jesus invites those who are weary and burdened to come to Him for rest, which contrasts with the burden imposed on the Israelites in Exodus 5:6.

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

Contradiction with Galatians 5:1

Paul emphasizes freedom through Christ and encourages standing firm and not submitting again to a yoke of slavery, contrasting forced labor in Exodus 5:6.

Galatians 5:1: Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage.

Contradiction with Leviticus 25:39-43

These verses instruct that if an Israelite becomes poor and sells themselves to another, they should not be treated as slaves but as hired workers, contradicting the harsh conditions imposed in Exodus 5:6.

Leviticus 25:39-43: And if thy brother [that dwelleth] by thee be waxen poor, and be sold unto thee; thou shalt not compel him to serve as a bondservant: [compel...: Heb. serve thyself with him with the service, etc]
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