Contradiction with Exodus 32:14
This verse states that God repented of the evil which he thought to do unto his people, contradicting the idea that He wanted to destroy them as in Deuteronomy 9:13.
Exodus 32:14: And the LORD repented of the evil which he thought to do unto his people.
Contradiction with Numbers 14:20
God pardons the iniquity of the people contrary to the notion of destruction implied in Deuteronomy 9:13.
Numbers 14:20: And the LORD said, I have pardoned according to thy word:
Contradiction with Psalm 106:45
It highlights God remembering His covenant and repenting according to the multitude of his mercies, opposing the idea of desiring to destroy them as in Deuteronomy 9:13.
Psalm 106:45: And he remembered for them his covenant, and repented according to the multitude of his mercies.
Contradiction with Jonah 3:10
God saw the people’s works and repented of the evil he had said he would do unto them, which contradicts the intent of destruction in Deuteronomy 9:13.
Jonah 3:10: And God saw their works, that they turned from their evil way; and God repented of the evil, that he had said that he would do unto them; and he did [it] not.
Paradox #1
The possible contradiction in this verse could be the tension between divine patience and justice. On one hand, it shows God's frustration with the people's stubbornness, suggesting a potential for severe punishment. On the other hand, it raises questions about mercy and forgiveness, as well as the responsibility of individuals versus the community as a whole. This tension creates a conflict between justice (punishing wrongdoing) and mercy (forgiving faults).