Contradiction with Isaiah 44:25
This verse states that God frustrates the signs of liars and makes diviners mad, contradicting the magicians' ability to replicate Moses' signs.
Isaiah 44:25: That frustrateth the tokens of the liars, and maketh diviners mad; that turneth wise [men] backward, and maketh their knowledge foolish;
Contradiction with Jeremiah 14:14
This verse mentions false visions and deceitful divinations, suggesting that the magicians' acts in Exodus 7:11 could be misleading rather than legitimate magic.
Jeremiah 14:14: Then the LORD said unto me, The prophets prophesy lies in my name: I sent them not, neither have I commanded them, neither spake unto them: they prophesy unto you a false vision and divination, and a thing of nought, and the deceit of their heart.
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 18:10-12
These verses condemn practices like those performed by the magicians as abominations, contrasting with the seemingly successful acts in Exodus 7:11.
Deuteronomy 18:10-12: There shall not be found among you [any one] that maketh his son or his daughter to pass through the fire, [or] that useth divination, [or] an observer of times, or an enchanter, or a witch,
Contradiction with 2 Thessalonians 2:9-10
These verses refer to false signs and wonders, implying that the magicians' acts could be deceptions rather than genuine miracles.
2 Thessalonians 2:9-10: [Even him], whose coming is after the working of Satan with all power and signs and lying wonders,
Paradox #1
Exodus 7:11 describes Egyptian magicians replicating a miracle. A potential contradiction here is the depiction of magicians performing supernatural acts, which seems at odds with modern understanding of magic as illusion or trickery. This narrative might conflict with historical records and archaeological findings that do not document such supernatural events performed by magicians in ancient Egypt.
Paradox #2
The possible contradiction in Exodus 7:11 could be how Pharaoh's magicians are able to replicate the miracles performed by Moses and Aaron, which raises questions about the nature and source of their power. This challenges the idea of divine power being unique to God, leading to confusion about moral authority and the nature of good versus evil.