Contradiction with Genesis 1:3
Exodus 10:21 describes a plague of darkness brought by God, while Genesis 1:3 shows God creating light, highlighting a contradiction between causing darkness and creating light.
Genesis 1:3: And God said, Let there be light: and there was light.
Contradiction with Psalm 104:2
This verse portrays God as wrapping Himself with light, contrasting with Exodus 10:21 where God brings about darkness.
Psalm 104:2: Who coverest [thyself] with light as [with] a garment: who stretchest out the heavens like a curtain:
Contradiction with John 1:5
John speaks of light shining in darkness and darkness not overcoming it, contradicting Exodus 10:21 where darkness covers the land.
John 1:5: And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not. [comprehended: or, did not admit, or, receive]
Contradiction with 1 John 1:5
It states God is light and there is no darkness in Him, contradictory to God bringing darkness in Exodus 10:21.
1 John 1:5: This then is the message which we have heard of him, and declare unto you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all.
Paradox #1
The scientific inconsistency with this verse would be the concept of intense darkness that could be felt and lasted for days. Scientifically, darkness itself is just the absence of light and isn't something that can be physically felt. Additionally, natural occurrences of darkness, like solar eclipses, are brief and not prolonged for days.
Paradox #2
The contradiction in Exodus 10:21 could be seen in the idea of God's actions causing harm or suffering. Some might struggle with understanding why a loving and good deity would bring about darkness, which can symbolize fear or distress, upon people as a way to enforce obedience or release. This action can be seen as conflicting with the image of a benevolent God.