Contradiction with Exodus 33:19
Exodus 10:4 is specific in its threat of locusts while Exodus 33:19 speaks of God's mercy and compassion, highlighting different aspects of God's character.
Exodus 33:19: And he said, I will make all my goodness pass before thee, and I will proclaim the name of the LORD before thee; and will be gracious to whom I will be gracious, and will shew mercy on whom I will shew mercy.
Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:32
Exodus 10:4 speaks of God bringing punishment, whereas Ezekiel 18:32 emphasizes God's pleasure in repentance rather than in bringing death or destruction.
Ezekiel 18:32: For I have no pleasure in the death of him that dieth, saith the Lord GOD: wherefore turn [yourselves], and live ye. [yourselves: or, others]
Contradiction with 2 Peter 3:9
Exodus 10:4 delivers an immediate threat, while 2 Peter 3:9 talks about God's patience and desire for everyone to reach repentance, not wanting anyone to perish.
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 Jonah 4:2
Exodus 10:4 demonstrates a punitive action, contrasting with Jonah 4:2, where God's decision to spare Nineveh highlights His mercy when people repent.
Jonah 4:2: And he prayed unto the LORD, and said, I pray thee, O LORD, [was] not this my saying, when I was yet in my country? Therefore I fled before unto Tarshish: for I knew that thou [art] a gracious God, and merciful, slow to anger, and of great kindness, and repentest thee of the evil.
Paradox #1
Exodus 10:4 involves a warning of a forthcoming punishment if a demand is not met, showing an instance where a divine power enacts suffering as a consequence, which can be seen as conflicting with the idea of a compassionate and forgiving deity. This might appear contradictory for some, as punishment in response to disobedience can be at odds with a benevolent approach.