Contradiction with Exodus 3:14
While Exodus 7:16 states that God demands His people be let go, Exodus 3:14 emphasizes God's eternal presence, implying His requirement doesn't change, which contrasts the notion of negotiation seen with Pharaoh.
Exodus 3:14: And God said unto Moses, I AM THAT I AM: and he said, Thus shalt thou say unto the children of Israel, I AM hath sent me unto you.
Contradiction with Romans 13:1
Exodus 7:16 shows Moses challenging Pharaoh, yet Romans 13:1 suggests all authorities are established by God, indicating a contradiction in opposing such authority.
Romans 13:1: Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God. [ordained: or, ordered]
Contradiction with Matthew 5:44
While Exodus 7:16 portrays a confrontational demand by Moses, Matthew 5:44 instructs love for enemies, the opposite approach to addressing adversaries.
Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;
Contradiction with Proverbs 16:7
Exodus 7:16 involves direct conflict, contrasting with Proverbs 16:7, which suggests that when a man's ways please the Lord, his enemies will be at peace with him.
Proverbs 16:7: When a man's ways please the LORD, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.
Contradiction with 1 Peter 2:13
Despite the challenge to Pharaoh's authority in Exodus 7:16, 1 Peter 2:13 commands submission to every human authority.
1 Peter 2:13: Submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord's sake: whether it be to the king, as supreme;
Contradiction with James 1:20
Exodus 7:16 involves Moses' anger and confrontation, whereas James 1:20 teaches that human anger does not bring about God's righteousness.
James 1:20: For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God.
Contradiction with Romans 12:18
In Exodus 7:16, Moses demands release through confrontation, while Romans 12:18 advises living at peace with everyone, a contrast to the confrontational approach.
Romans 12:18: If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.
Contradiction with Hebrews 13:17
Exodus 7:16 depicts challenge to leadership, whereas Hebrews 13:17 advises obedience to leaders, contradicting Moses' challenge to Pharaoh's authority.
Hebrews 13:17: Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves: for they watch for your souls, as they that must give account, that they may do it with joy, and not with grief: for that [is] unprofitable for you. [have...: or, guide]
Paradox #1
The verse involves Moses speaking on behalf of God to Pharaoh, asking him to let the Israelites go so they can worship God. A potential contradiction or conflict might arise from the miracles associated with the narrative, such as turning water into blood, which lack natural explanations based on scientific understanding. These events are considered supernatural and do not align with natural laws as understood by science.