Contradiction with 1 Chronicles 16:15
This verse emphasizes the eternal remembrance of God’s covenant, which contrasts with Exodus 17:14 where a specific remembrance to blot out Amalek is commanded.
1 Chronicles 16:15: Be ye mindful always of his covenant; the word [which] he commanded to a thousand generations;
Contradiction with Jeremiah 31:34
This verse speaks of God forgiving iniquity and remembering sin no more, contradicting the remembrance and punishment commanded in Exodus 17:14.
Jeremiah 31:34: And they shall teach no more every man his neighbour, and every man his brother, saying, Know the LORD: for they shall all know me, from the least of them unto the greatest of them, saith the LORD: for I will forgive their iniquity, and I will remember their sin no more.
Contradiction with Matthew 5:44
Jesus instructs to love your enemies, which contradicts the directive in Exodus 17:14 to make war against Amalek from generation to generation.
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 Romans 12:19
Advises against seeking vengeance, in contrast to the instruction in Exodus 17:14 to remember and act upon a grudge against Amalek.
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 Isaiah 43:25
God declares He blots out transgressions and does not remember sins, conflicting with the ongoing remembrance and vengeance against Amalek in Exodus 17:14.
Isaiah 43:25: I, [even] I, [am] he that blotteth out thy transgressions for mine own sake, and will not remember thy sins.
Paradox #1
Exodus 17:14 mentions writing about Amalek, but some scholars point out that writing was not common during the early Israelite period when this event supposedly happened. This raises questions about when the text was actually written down.
Paradox #2
The potential contradiction in Exodus 17:14 could involve the idea of divine retribution or the command to erase the memory of a people. This may conflict with concepts of forgiveness and mercy, as the directive to blot out a group's remembrance could be seen as harsh or contradictory to the message of love and forgiveness found in other parts of the Bible.