Contradictions and Paradoxes in Exodus 7:2

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Exodus 7:2 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Exodus 7:2. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, God told him to say everything He commanded, and his brother Aaron would help by speaking to Pharaoh so that Pharaoh would let the Israelites leave Egypt. This shows how God planned to help His people with Moses and Aaron working together.

Exodus 7:2: Thou shalt speak all that I command thee: and Aaron thy brother shall speak unto Pharaoh, that he send the children of Israel out of his land.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Exodus 7:2 discusses God's command to Moses to bring plagues upon Egypt, while Matthew 5:44 promotes love and prayer for one's enemies, contradicting the notion of bringing harm.

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 Luke 6:29

Exodus 7:2 involves Moses confronting Pharaoh with plagues, whereas Luke 6:29 suggests non-resistance and turning the other cheek, contrasting the directive to actively oppose Pharaoh.

Luke 6:29: And unto him that smiteth thee on the [one] cheek offer also the other; and him that taketh away thy cloke forbid not [to take thy] coat also.

Contradiction with Romans 12:19

Exodus 7:2 implies enacting vengeance through the plagues, which contradicts Romans 12:19's instruction to leave vengeance to God rather than taking it into one's own hands.

Romans 12:19: Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but [rather] give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance [is] mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.

Contradiction with 1 Thessalonians 5:15

Exodus 7:2 features a message of judgment and plagues, while 1 Thessalonians 5:15 instructs followers to pursue good for all, contrasting with retaliatory actions.

1 Thessalonians 5:15: See that none render evil for evil unto any [man]; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all [men].

Contradiction with Proverbs 25:21-22

Exodus 7:2 commands hardening of Pharaoh's heart and plagues, inconsistent with Proverbs 25:21-22 advising to feed and give drink to one's enemy.

Proverbs 25:21-22: If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink:
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