Contradiction with Deuteronomy 4:24
States that God is a consuming fire, a jealous God, seemingly contradicting the impartiality mentioned in Deuteronomy 10:17.
Deuteronomy 4:24: For the LORD thy God [is] a consuming fire, [even] a jealous God.
Contradiction with Exodus 20:5
Describes God as a jealous God, visiting iniquity on children, which may conflict with the notion of His fairness in Deuteronomy 10:17.
Exodus 20:5: Thou shalt not bow down thyself to them, nor serve them: for I the LORD thy God [am] a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children unto the third and fourth [generation] of them that hate me;
Contradiction with 1 Samuel 15:29
States that God is not a man that He should repent, implying immutability, whereas Deuteronomy 10:17 talks about His impartiality, potentially suggesting flexibility.
1 Samuel 15:29: And also the Strength of Israel will not lie nor repent: for he [is] not a man, that he should repent. [Strength: or, Eternity, or, Victory]
Contradiction with Nahum 1:2
Portrays God as jealous and vengeful, contrasting with the notion of justice and impartiality in Deuteronomy 10:17.
Nahum 1:2: God [is] jealous, and the LORD revengeth; the LORD revengeth, and [is] furious; the LORD will take vengeance on his adversaries, and he reserveth [wrath] for his enemies. [God...: or, The LORD is a jealous God, and a revenger, etc] [is furious: Heb. that hath fury]
Contradiction with Romans 2:11
This verse directly supports Deuteronomy 10:17 by stating God shows no partiality, but can be seen as contradictory when considering other verses that depict God’s alleged favoritism or jealousy.
Romans 2:11: For there is no respect of persons with God.
Contradiction with James 1:13
States that God cannot be tempted with evil, neither tempteth He any man, which can imply a different view on God’s judgment compared to the 'no respect of persons' aspect in Deuteronomy 10:17.
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]
Paradox #1
One potential contradiction could be the challenge of understanding how God is described as both impartial and favoring certain people or groups in other parts of the Bible. This might seem inconsistent with humans' understanding of fairness and partiality.
Paradox #2
The possible contradiction or inconsistency might involve the depiction of God as "showing no partiality and accepting no bribes" in this verse. In some other parts of the Bible, God is shown as choosing the Israelites as His special people, which can be seen as showing partiality. This raises questions about how these two ideas fit together.
Paradox #3
The potential scientific inconsistency could be the description of multiple gods or the existence of a supreme being, as science typically does not provide evidence for or against religious beliefs or deities. In science, explanations are based on observable and empirical evidence, whereas belief in gods is usually based on faith. However, this is more of a philosophical or theological issue rather than a strictly scientific one.
Paradox #4
The potential contradiction in Deuteronomy 10:17 is that it describes God as impartial and just, yet there are instances in the Bible where God seems to show favoritism or take actions that might not align with human understandings of justice or fairness. This can create a tension between the divine description of impartiality and the actions or commands that appear selective or harsh by human standards.