Contradiction with Exodus 14:31
Describes the Israelites fearing the Lord and believing in Him and His servant Moses, suggesting reliance on God's power rather than faith alone as stated in Hebrews 11:29.
Exodus 14:31: And Israel saw that great work which the LORD did upon the Egyptians: and the people feared the LORD, and believed the LORD, and his servant Moses. [work: Heb. hand]
Contradiction with Joshua 24:17
Attributes the crossing of the Red Sea to God's actions rather than solely to the faith of the people as emphasized in Hebrews 11:29.
Joshua 24:17: For the LORD our God, he [it is] that brought us up and our fathers out of the land of Egypt, from the house of bondage, and which did those great signs in our sight, and preserved us in all the way wherein we went, and among all the people through whom we passed:
Contradiction with Exodus 14:10-12
Illustrates the Israelites expressing fear and doubt, which contrasts with the assertion of faith in Hebrews 11:29.
Exodus 14:10-12: And when Pharaoh drew nigh, the children of Israel lifted up their eyes, and, behold, the Egyptians marched after them; and they were sore afraid: and the children of Israel cried out unto the LORD.
Contradiction with Psalm 106:7-8
Highlights that the Red Sea was parted to demonstrate God's power and not specifically due to faith, contrasting with Hebrews 11:29's focus on faith.
Psalm 106:7-8: Our fathers understood not thy wonders in Egypt; they remembered not the multitude of thy mercies; but provoked [him] at the sea, [even] at the Red sea.
Contradiction with Exodus 14:15-16
Shows God's direct instruction to Moses to part the sea, emphasizing divine intervention rather than the people's faith alone noted in Hebrews 11:29.
Exodus 14:15-16: And the LORD said unto Moses, Wherefore criest thou unto me? speak unto the children of Israel, that they go forward:
Paradox #1
Some people point out a possible contradiction with historical and archaeological evidence regarding the events described, as there is limited physical evidence supporting the specific event. Additionally, other ancient records or writings do not independently confirm the same event, leading to debates among historians and scholars about its historicity.
Paradox #2
The event described involves walking through parted waters, which contradicts our understanding of natural laws and fluid dynamics. Water does not naturally form walls and stay parted without a physical barrier. This challenges our scientific knowledge of how water behaves.