Contradiction with Exodus 34:6
This verse describes God as merciful and gracious, which contrasts with the impending plague announced in Exodus 11:4.
Exodus 34:6: And the LORD passed by before him, and proclaimed, The LORD, The LORD God, merciful and gracious, longsuffering, and abundant in goodness and truth,
Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:23
Here, God expresses no pleasure in the death of the wicked, contradicting the divine announcement of death in Exodus 11:4.
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 1 Timothy 2:4
This verse states that God desires all people to be saved, which contradicts the judgment proclaimed in Exodus 11:4.
1 Timothy 2:4: Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth.
Contradiction with James 1:13
This verse states God does not tempt anyone with evil, contradicting the act of bringing a plague as seen in Exodus 11:4.
James 1:13: Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God: for God cannot be tempted with evil, neither tempteth he any man: [evil: or, evils]
Contradiction with John 10:10
Jesus claims to bring life abundantly, contrasting with the pronouncement of death in Exodus 11:4.
John 10:10: The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have [it] more abundantly.
Paradox #1
The contradiction in Exodus 11:4 might be related to the idea of punishing innocent people for the actions of others. In the context of the plagues in Egypt, the harm caused affects all firstborns, including those who may not be directly responsible for wrongdoing, raising questions about collective punishment and justice.