Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 105:23

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 105:23 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 105:23. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Psalms, this verse means that the family of Israel, who were Jacob's children, moved to live in Egypt. They stayed there for a while in the land where Egyptians lived.

Psalms 105:23: Israel also came into Egypt; and Jacob sojourned in the land of Ham.

Contradiction with Exodus 1:8-10

These verses describe a new king of Egypt who did not know Joseph and viewed the Israelites as a threat, which contrasts with Psalms 105:23 suggesting a peaceful dwelling.

Exodus 1:8-10: Now there arose up a new king over Egypt, which knew not Joseph.

Contradiction with Exodus 1:11-14

These verses speak about the Egyptians oppressing the Israelites with hard labor, contradicting the idea of Israel prospering in Egypt mentioned in Psalms 105:23.

Exodus 1:11-14: Therefore they did set over them taskmasters to afflict them with their burdens. And they built for Pharaoh treasure cities, Pithom and Raamses.

Contradiction with Exodus 5:6-9

These verses describe Pharaoh's harsh treatment towards the Israelites by increasing their burdens, conflicting with the notion of peaceful settlement.

Exodus 5:6-9: And Pharaoh commanded the same day the taskmasters of the people, and their officers, saying,

Contradiction with Exodus 12:29-31

These verses describe the Egyptians urging the Israelites to leave Egypt after the death of the firstborns, which contradicts the sense of a dwelling place in Psalms 105:23.

Exodus 12:29-31: And it came to pass, that at midnight the LORD smote all the firstborn in the land of Egypt, from the firstborn of Pharaoh that sat on his throne unto the firstborn of the captive that [was] in the dungeon; and all the firstborn of cattle. [dungeon: Heb. house of the pit]
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