Contradiction with Exodus 8:15
Exodus 7:13 describes Pharaoh's heart as hardened by God, while Exodus 8:15 attributes the hardening to Pharaoh himself.
Exodus 8:15: But when Pharaoh saw that there was respite, he hardened his heart, and hearkened not unto them; as the LORD had said.
Contradiction with Exodus 9:12
Reiterates God's role in hardening Pharaoh's heart, contrasting with Exodus 8:15, where Pharaoh hardens his own heart.
Exodus 9:12: And the LORD hardened the heart of Pharaoh, and he hearkened not unto them; as the LORD had spoken unto Moses.
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 30:19
Advocates for choosing life, implying a degree of free will, in contrast to God's direct intervention in hardening Pharaoh's heart.
Deuteronomy 30:19: I call heaven and earth to record this day against you, [that] I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing: therefore choose life, that both thou and thy seed may live:
Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:31
Urges individuals to get a new heart and spirit, suggesting personal responsibility, whereas Exodus 7:13 implies divine intervention in Pharaoh's decisions.
Ezekiel 18:31: Cast away from you all your transgressions, whereby ye have transgressed; and make you a new heart and a new spirit: for why will ye die, O house of Israel?
Contradiction with James 1:13
States God does not tempt anyone to do evil, which contrasts with the notion of God hardening Pharaoh's heart, leading to negative outcomes.
James 1:13: Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God: for God cannot be tempted with evil, neither tempteth he any man: [evil: or, evils]
Paradox #1
The moral conflict in Exodus 7:13 could be seen in the idea of God hardening Pharaoh's heart, which raises questions about free will and responsibility. If Pharaoh's heart is hardened by God, it seems like Pharaoh might not have a choice in his actions, which conflicts with the idea of being responsible for one's actions.