Contradiction with Numbers 14:18
Describes God as long-suffering and slow to anger.
Numbers 14:18: The LORD [is] longsuffering, and of great mercy, forgiving iniquity and transgression, and by no means clearing [the guilty], visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children unto the third and fourth [generation].
Contradiction with Psalm 103:8
Highlights the Lord as merciful, gracious, and slow to anger.
Psalm 103:8: The LORD [is] merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy. [plentious...: Heb. great in mercy]
Contradiction with Lamentations 3:22-23
Emphasizes God's mercies and faithfulness, suggesting patience.
Lamentations 3:22-23: [It is of] the LORD'S mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not.
Contradiction with 2 Peter 3:9
States that the Lord is patient, not willing that any should perish.
2 Peter 3:9: The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.
Paradox #1
The theological conflict might arise from the perception of God's justice and mercy. In 1 Chronicles 13:10, it may seem harsh for God to punish someone for what appears to be a well-intentioned act. This can create tension with the understanding of God as compassionate and merciful. Understanding the cultural and religious context of the events, such as the holiness associated with the Ark, can help address this inconsistency.
Paradox #2
The incident described here might seem inconsistent with the idea of a merciful and forgiving God, as it involves a seemingly severe punishment for what could be seen as a minor offense or misunderstanding. Some might struggle with reconciling this action with the overall teachings of compassion found elsewhere in the Bible.
Paradox #3
1 Chronicles 13:10 describes God's anger at Uzza for touching the Ark of the Covenant, resulting in his death. A contradiction or inconsistency related to this event could be the differing accounts found in 2 Samuel 6, where similar events are described. The books sometimes have variations in details, which can lead to questions about consistency in the narratives.
Paradox #4
The scientific conflict in this verse could be about the idea of divine intervention. The event described involves a sudden, supernatural action as a direct response from God. From a scientific perspective, the event defies natural laws and lacks empirical evidence, creating a contradiction with a scientific understanding of cause and effect.
Paradox #5
The contradiction or conflict in this verse could come from the perception of an unjust punishment. Some readers might find it inconsistent or harsh that a severe consequence occurs over what seems to be a well-intentioned but mistaken action. The sudden punishment might seem to conflict with broader messages of forgiveness and understanding found elsewhere in the Bible.