Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:21
This verse suggests that if a wicked person turns away from their sins and keeps all God's decrees, they will live and not die, emphasizing forgiveness rather than punishment.
Ezekiel 18:21: But if the wicked will turn from all his sins that he hath committed, and keep all my statutes, and do that which is lawful and right, he shall surely live, he shall not die.
Contradiction with James 1:13
This verse states that God does not tempt anyone with evil, which may contradict with the view of God sending a sign to confirm the people's wrongdoing as seen in 1 Samuel 12:17.
James 1:13: Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God: for God cannot be tempted with evil, neither tempteth he any man: [evil: or, evils]
Contradiction with John 3:16
Highlights God's love for the world and the offer of eternal life through belief, contrasting with the immediate judgment and punishment seen in 1 Samuel 12:17.
John 3:16: For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 29:11
God promises plans to prosper and not to harm in this verse, which contrasts with the act of sending thunder and rain as a sign of judgment.
Jeremiah 29:11: For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. [expected...: Heb. end and expectation]
Paradox #1
Some people might see a contradiction or inconsistency in the verse because it talks about asking for God's help to bring harm (like rain and thunder during harvest) as a sign. This could be seen as showing a God who supports punishment rather than kindness, which might not align with the idea of an all-loving God. Some might find it confusing how causing trouble is used as a way to teach a lesson.