Contradiction with Exodus 32:14
This verse shows God repenting of the evil he thought to do to the people, contradicting the notion of their corruption being an irreversible cause for destruction.
Exodus 32:14: And the LORD repented of the evil which he thought to do unto his people.
Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:30
Emphasizes individual responsibility and the possibility of repentance, which contradicts the collective corruption and inevitable punishment suggested in Deuteronomy 9:12.
Ezekiel 18:30: Therefore I will judge you, O house of Israel, every one according to his ways, saith the Lord GOD. Repent, and turn [yourselves] from all your transgressions; so iniquity shall not be your ruin. [yourselves: or, others]
Contradiction with Jeremiah 18:8
Suggests that if a nation turns from its evil, God will repent of the harm he thought to do to them, which contradicts the declaration of their corruption in Deuteronomy 9:12.
Jeremiah 18:8: If that nation, against whom I have pronounced, turn from their evil, I will repent of the evil that I thought to do unto them.
Paradox #1
Deuteronomy 9:12 involves God telling Moses about the people worshipping a false idol while Moses was on the mountain. A possible contradiction or inconsistency might come from the timeline of events described in different parts of the Bible regarding how quickly the Israelites turned to idol worship after leaving Egypt. Different parts of the Bible may present varying accounts or details about this period and the people's actions, leading to perceived inconsistencies.
Paradox #2
The contradiction in this verse could be seen as the expectation of obedience despite human fallibility. It critiques the people's behavior even though human imperfection is inherent. This may seem inconsistent because a perfect God requires perfection from imperfect beings.