Contradiction with Exodus 32:10
This verse suggests God's intention to destroy the Israelites, contradicting Deuteronomy 9:26, where Moses prays for God not to destroy them.
Exodus 32:10: Now therefore let me alone, that my wrath may wax hot against them, and that I may consume them: and I will make of thee a great nation.
Contradiction with Numbers 14:12
In this verse, God expresses a desire to smite the Israelites with a pestilence, which contradicts the plea made in Deuteronomy 9:26 for their preservation.
Numbers 14:12: I will smite them with the pestilence, and disinherit them, and will make of thee a greater nation and mightier than they.
Contradiction with Psalms 106:23
This verse indicates that God would have destroyed the Israelites if not for Moses' intercession, which contrasts with the plea in Deuteronomy 9:26 where Moses asks God not to destroy them without indicating God's initial intent.
Psalms 106:23: Therefore he said that he would destroy them, had not Moses his chosen stood before him in the breach, to turn away his wrath, lest he should destroy [them].
Contradiction with Ezekiel 20:8
God mentions His intent to pour out fury upon the Israelites, contradicting the request in Deuteronomy 9:26 for God not to destroy them.
Ezekiel 20:8: But they rebelled against me, and would not hearken unto me: they did not every man cast away the abominations of their eyes, neither did they forsake the idols of Egypt: then I said, I will pour out my fury upon them, to accomplish my anger against them in the midst of the land of Egypt.
Paradox #1
This verse shows Moses pleading with God not to destroy the Israelites despite their sins. The contradiction or conflict might be seen in the idea that a loving and merciful God would consider destroying His people. It raises questions about divine justice and mercy, and why it sometimes involves severe punishment.