Contradictions and Paradoxes in Exodus 6:11

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Exodus 6:11 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Exodus 6:11. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, God told him to tell Pharaoh, the king of Egypt, to let the Israelites leave Egypt. God's plan was to rescue the Israelites from being slaves in Egypt.

Exodus 6:11: Go in, speak unto Pharaoh king of Egypt, that he let the children of Israel go out of his land.

Contradiction with Exodus 4:13

Moses expresses reluctance to speak on behalf of God indicating hesitation to follow instructions like in 6:11.

Exodus 4:13: And he said, O my Lord, send, I pray thee, by the hand [of him whom] thou wilt send. [wilt: or, shouldest]

Contradiction with Genesis 15:13

God's earlier message indicated a lengthy period of oppression for Israel, seemingly conflicting with the immediate deliverance implied in 6:11.

Genesis 15:13: And he said unto Abram, Know of a surety that thy seed shall be a stranger in a land [that is] not theirs, and shall serve them; and they shall afflict them four hundred years;

Contradiction with Exodus 5:22-23

Moses questions God's plan after speaking to Pharaoh, highlighting uncertainty about God's instructions.

Exodus 5:22-23: And Moses returned unto the LORD, and said, Lord, wherefore hast thou [so] evil entreated this people? why [is] it [that] thou hast sent me?

Contradiction with Numbers 14:2-3

The Israelites express doubt about leaving Egypt, contradicting the goal of Exodus 6:11.

Numbers 14:2-3: And all the children of Israel murmured against Moses and against Aaron: and the whole congregation said unto them, Would God that we had died in the land of Egypt! or would God we had died in this wilderness!

Contradiction with Exodus 3:19

God initially predicts Pharaoh will not let Israel go, contradicting the immediate release sought in 6:11.

Exodus 3:19: And I am sure that the king of Egypt will not let you go, no, not by a mighty hand. [no...: or, but by strong hand]

Contradiction with Exodus 4:21

God hardens Pharaoh’s heart to refuse Moses’ demands, counteracting the purpose of Exodus 6:11.

Exodus 4:21: And the LORD said unto Moses, When thou goest to return into Egypt, see that thou do all those wonders before Pharaoh, which I have put in thine hand: but I will harden his heart, that he shall not let the people go.
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