Contradiction with 1 John 4:8
Deuteronomy 6:15 describes God as jealous, whereas 1 John 4:8 emphasizes that God is love, which may appear contradictory if love is seen as incompatible with jealousy.
1 John 4:8: He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love.
Contradiction with James 1:13
Deuteronomy 6:15 implies God could be provoked to anger and punishment, while James 1:13 states that God cannot be tempted with evil, nor does He tempt any man, suggesting no provocation.
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 Isaiah 1:18
Deuteronomy 6:15 warns of God's anger if Israel turns to other gods, yet Isaiah 1:18 invites reasoned dialogue and indicates a willingness for reconciliation and forgiveness.
Isaiah 1:18: Come now, and let us reason together, saith the LORD: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool.
Contradiction with Psalm 103:8
Deuteronomy 6:15 emphasizes God's jealousy and capacity for anger, while Psalm 103:8 highlights God's merciful and gracious nature, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love.
Psalm 103:8: The LORD [is] merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy. [plentious...: Heb. great in mercy]
Contradiction with Jonah 4:2
Deuteronomy 6:15 presents a warning about God's jealousy, whereas Jonah 4:2 describes God as gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and of great kindness.
Jonah 4:2: And he prayed unto the LORD, and said, I pray thee, O LORD, [was] not this my saying, when I was yet in my country? Therefore I fled before unto Tarshish: for I knew that thou [art] a gracious God, and merciful, slow to anger, and of great kindness, and repentest thee of the evil.
Paradox #1
The verse in question emphasizes the idea of God being "jealous" and warns against worshipping other gods. A potential theological inconsistency here could be the use of the term "jealous" for God, as jealousy is often considered a human flaw or sin. This might seem contradictory given the divine nature of God, who is typically understood to be perfect and without sin. The challenge is in understanding how God's jealousy is different from human jealousy and how it fits within the larger theological framework.
Paradox #2
Deuteronomy 6:15 emphasizes the need for loyalty to God and warns against worshipping other gods because God's anger could lead to destruction. A potential contradiction might be that, throughout the biblical narrative, the Israelites are depicted as frequently turning to other gods, yet they often continue to prosper or survive despite these warnings. This could be seen as inconsistent with the expected consequence outlined in the verse.
Paradox #3
The moral conflict might arise from the idea of a loving God who is also jealous and punishes His people for turning away. Some might see a contradiction between love and jealousy, as love is often seen as forgiving and patient, while jealousy can be harsh and intolerant.