Contradiction with Matthew 5:44
Exodus 15:7 speaks of God's wrath and destruction upon enemies, whereas Matthew 5:44 teaches to love your enemies and bless those who curse you.
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 1 John 4:8
1 John 4:8 states that God is love, which may seem contradictory to the expression of anger and consumption of adversaries in Exodus 15:7.
1 John 4:8: He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love.
Contradiction with Romans 12:19
Exodus 15:7 highlights divine vengeance, but Romans 12:19 instructs believers to leave vengeance to God and to live peacefully, which suggests a more passive attitude.
Romans 12:19: Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but [rather] give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance [is] mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.
Contradiction with Luke 9:56
This verse emphasizes mercy over destruction, contrasting with the depiction of God's consuming wrath in Exodus 15:7.
Luke 9:56: For the Son of man is not come to destroy men's lives, but to save [them]. And they went to another village.
Contradiction with James 1:20
Exodus 15:7 talks about God's wrath leading to enemies' destruction, whereas James 1:20 states that human wrath does not produce righteousness, suggesting a negative view of wrath in general.
James 1:20: For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God.
Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:23
God finds no pleasure in the death of the wicked, which is a gentler perspective conflicting with the celebration of enemy destruction in Exodus 15:7.
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?
Paradox #1
Exodus 15:7 describes God's power and anger against his enemies. A potential contradiction could be about the nature of God being loving and merciful versus displaying anger and destruction. Some might see a conflict between a God who is love and a God who brings destruction to enemies, as it challenges understanding how these traits coexist. However, interpretations can vary, often suggesting that God's justice and protection of His people are expressions of love.
Paradox #2
One possible contradiction or conflict in this verse could be the depiction of God as both loving and vengeful. Some people might find it difficult to reconcile the idea of a compassionate God who also destroys enemies through anger. This contrast between love and anger can be challenging to understand or accept for some readers.