Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:23
Emphasizes that God takes no pleasure in the death of the wicked, highlighting a contrast with the concept of destroying a nation.
Ezekiel 18:23: Have I any pleasure at all that the wicked should die? saith the Lord GOD: [and] not that he should return from his ways, and live?
Contradiction with Jonah 4:11
God shows concern for the city of Nineveh and desires to spare it, contradicting the idea of destroying a whole nation.
Jonah 4:11: And should not I spare Nineveh, that great city, wherein are more than sixscore thousand persons that cannot discern between their right hand and their left hand; and [also] much cattle?
Contradiction with 2 Peter 3:9
States that God is patient, not wanting anyone to perish, in contrast to the notion of wiping out a nation.
2 Peter 3:9: The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 18:7-8
Suggests that God changes His mind about destruction if a nation repents, opposing the idea of irrevocable destruction.
Jeremiah 18:7-8: [At what] instant I shall speak concerning a nation, and concerning a kingdom, to pluck up, and to pull down, and to destroy [it];
Contradiction with Isaiah 55:7
Encourages the wicked to turn to God for mercy and pardon, which conflicts with the decision to destroy.
Isaiah 55:7: Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts: and let him return unto the LORD, and he will have mercy upon him; and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon. [the unrighteous...: Heb. the man of iniquity] [abundantly...: Heb. multiply to pardon]
Contradiction with Lamentations 3:31-33
Asserts that God does not willingly bring affliction or grief, which contrasts with the intent to destroy.
Lamentations 3:31-33: For the Lord will not cast off for ever:
Contradiction with Matthew 5:44
Advocates loving enemies and doing good to them, which is opposite to the destruction of enemies.
Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;
Contradiction with Luke 6:27-28
Advises to love and bless enemies, which contradicts the command to destroy.
Luke 6:27-28: But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,
Paradox #1
Deuteronomy 9:14 discusses God’s anger and decision to destroy the Israelites due to their disobedience. A potential doctrinal conflict is found in the contrast with the concept of a merciful and forgiving God. Some might see inconsistency between God expressing a desire to destroy due to anger and the teachings of forgiveness and patience found elsewhere in the Bible.
Paradox #2
Deuteronomy 9:14 may raise questions about the nature of God's promise to the Israelite forefathers and their descendants. It conflicts with earlier assurances that the nation would multiply and inherit the promised land, as this verse suggests a potential destruction of the people. This contradiction might make some wonder about the consistency of divine promises.
Paradox #3
The contradiction in this verse could come from the idea of destroying a group of people completely, which conflicts with values of forgiveness and mercy. This can be seen as inconsistent with other teachings that emphasize love and kindness.