Contradiction with Exodus 2:24
Indicates that God had remembered His covenant with the children of Israel earlier, while Exodus 6:5 suggests He is just realizing the groaning.
Exodus 2:24: And God heard their groaning, and God remembered his covenant with Abraham, with Isaac, and with Jacob.
Contradiction with Exodus 32:14
Depicts God changing His mind after Moses' intercession, which contrasts with Exodus 6:5, where God seems resolutely set on action in response to Israel's plight.
Exodus 32:14: And the LORD repented of the evil which he thought to do unto his people.
Contradiction with Numbers 23:19
States that God does not change His mind, yet Exodus 6:5 suggests a decision point based on the Israelites' condition.
Numbers 23:19: God [is] not a man, that he should lie; neither the son of man, that he should repent: hath he said, and shall he not do [it]? or hath he spoken, and shall he not make it good?
Contradiction with Isaiah 1:15
Illustrates that God may choose not to listen to cries for help, contrasting Exodus 6:5 where He heeds the cries of the Israelites.
Isaiah 1:15: And when ye spread forth your hands, I will hide mine eyes from you: yea, when ye make many prayers, I will not hear: your hands are full of blood. [make...: Heb. multiply prayer] [blood: Heb. bloods]
Contradiction with Psalms 28:1
Shows a plea from David expressing fear of God being silent, unlike Exodus 6:5 where God responds to the Israelites' cries.
Psalms 28:1: [[A Psalm] of David.] Unto thee will I cry, O LORD my rock; be not silent to me: lest, [if] thou be silent to me, I become like them that go down into the pit. [to me: Heb. from me]
Paradox #1
Exodus 6:5 might seem to contradict earlier mentions of God's covenant with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob in Genesis, as it suggests God is newly aware or has just decided to act due to the Israelites' suffering. Some might see this as inconsistent with the idea of an all-knowing God who has an ongoing relationship and covenant with the patriarchs. This can raise questions about the portrayal of God's consistency in His awareness and responses.
Paradox #2
The potential contradiction or conflict in Exodus 6:5 could be seen in the difference between God's promises and the experiences of the people. While God acknowledges the suffering of the Israelites and expresses an intention to act, the people still experience prolonged suffering and hardship. This might raise questions about why their suffering continued for so long despite divine awareness and an intention to help.