Contradiction with Exodus 20:5
This verse states that God punishes the children for the sins of the parents to the third and fourth generation.
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 Exodus 34:7
It mentions that God visits the iniquity of the fathers upon the children and the children's children to the third and fourth generation.
Exodus 34:7: Keeping mercy for thousands, forgiving iniquity and transgression and sin, and that will by no means clear [the guilty]; visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children, and upon the children's children, unto the third and to the fourth [generation].
Contradiction with Numbers 14:18
It describes God as one who will by no means clear the guilty, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children.
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 2 Samuel 12:14
It describes how David's child would die because of David's sin, implying consequences borne by the child for the parent's wrongdoing.
2 Samuel 12:14: Howbeit, because by this deed thou hast given great occasion to the enemies of the LORD to blaspheme, the child also [that is] born unto thee shall surely die.
Contradiction with Isaiah 14:21
Suggests that the children are prepared for slaughter for the iniquity of their fathers.
Isaiah 14:21: Prepare slaughter for his children for the iniquity of their fathers; that they do not rise, nor possess the land, nor fill the face of the world with cities.
Contradiction with Lamentations 5:7
The verse states that our fathers sinned, and are no more; and we have borne their iniquities.
Lamentations 5:7: Our fathers have sinned, [and are] not; and we have borne their iniquities.
Paradox #1
One potential contradiction arises when comparing this verse with certain other passages in the Bible where collective punishment or the consequences of one's actions seem to affect others, such as stories where descendants suffer for the sins of their ancestors. This could be seen as inconsistent with the idea that each person should only be punished for their own sins.
Paradox #2
The contradiction with this verse might relate to differences in how accountability and punishment were applied in ancient times versus other parts of the Bible or different cultures. In some biblical stories and historical contexts, family members might face consequences for a relative's actions, leading to conflicting interpretations about individual versus collective punishment.
Paradox #3
The possible moral conflict with this verse is that it emphasizes individual responsibility, saying people should not be punished for the sins of others, like parents or children. This can be seen as inconsistent with other parts of the Bible where collective punishment occurs, such as when families or entire groups are punished for one person's actions.