Contradiction with Exodus 34:14
This verse says that God is a jealous God, which implies exclusive worship, while 1 Corinthians 10:20 warns against sacrificing to devils, suggesting there are other beings receiving worship.
Exodus 34:14: For thou shalt worship no other god: for the LORD, whose name [is] Jealous, [is] a jealous God:
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 32:17
It mentions sacrificing to devils, similar to the warning in 1 Corinthians 10:20, but doesn't contradict it directly as it highlights the same issue of idolatry.
Deuteronomy 32:17: They sacrificed unto devils, not to God; to gods whom they knew not, to new [gods that] came newly up, whom your fathers feared not. [not to...: or, which were not God]
Contradiction with Psalm 96:5
This verse states that "all the gods of the nations are idols," suggesting there are no real spiritual entities like devils, which can contradict the notion in 1 Corinthians 10:20 that there are real entities behind false gods.
Psalm 96:5: For all the gods of the nations [are] idols: but the LORD made the heavens.
Contradiction with Isaiah 45:5
This verse declares that there is no god besides the Lord, which seems to contradict 1 Corinthians 10:20 by suggesting there are no other entities like devils to which people can sacrifice.
Isaiah 45:5: I [am] the LORD, and [there is] none else, [there is] no God beside me: I girded thee, though thou hast not known me:
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 8:4
This verse states, "there is none other God but one," implying that idols and devils have no real existence, which might seem contradictory to the acknowledgement in 1 Corinthians 10:20 that sacrifices to other entities are made.
1 Corinthians 8:4: As concerning therefore the eating of those things that are offered in sacrifice unto idols, we know that an idol [is] nothing in the world, and that [there is] none other God but one.
Contradiction with 1 Timothy 4:4
It declares that everything created by God is good and nothing is to be rejected, seemingly contradicting 1 Corinthians 10:20's warning against sacrifices to devils as inherently evil.
1 Timothy 4:4: For every creature of God [is] good, and nothing to be refused, if it be received with thanksgiving:
Paradox #1
The theological conflict with this verse may arise when considering the broader biblical theme that there are no other gods except the one true God. This verse suggests that sacrifices made to idols are actually offered to demons. This could be seen as a contradiction because other parts of the Bible state that idols are nothing and have no real power. Thus, saying the sacrifice is to demons could imply an acknowledgment of a spiritual reality in idols, conflicting with the teaching that there is only one God.
Paradox #2
The contradiction might arise from the suggestion of interactions with spiritual entities or demons, which cannot be tested or measured using scientific methods. Science relies on evidence and experimentation, so claims about supernatural beings or realms are outside the scope of scientific inquiry. Therefore, there's a conflict between the empirical nature of science and the spiritual claims made in this context.
Paradox #3
The moral conflict in "1 Corinthians 10:20" could be the tension between the Bible's message of love and acceptance and its warning against participating in practices associated with other beliefs or traditions. This can seem inconsistent, as it might be seen as discouraging engagement with diverse cultures or respecting different spiritual practices, potentially conflicting with the broader moral directive to love and respect all people.