Contradiction with Isaiah 2:4
This verse speaks of nations not learning war anymore and beating swords into plowshares, contradicting Exodus 23:27, where God promises to make Israel's enemies turn their backs in defeat, implying conflict and war.
Isaiah 2:4: And he shall judge among the nations, and shall rebuke many people: and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruninghooks: nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more. [pruninghooks: or, scythes]
Contradiction with Matthew 5:44
This verse teaches to love your enemies and bless them, which contradicts Exodus 23:27, where God promises to destroy Israel's enemies.
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
This verse instructs not to seek vengeance but leave room for God's wrath, implying patience and peace, which contrasts with Exodus 23:27's promise of causing immediate fear and defeat among enemies.
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 James 3:17-18
This passage describes the wisdom from above as peaceable and gentle, which contradicts Exodus 23:27's focus on causing fear and fleeing.
James 3:17-18: But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, [and] easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy. [partiality: or, wrangling]
Contradiction with Proverbs 16:7
This verse states that when a man's ways please the Lord, He makes even his enemies to be at peace with him, opposing Exodus 23:27's emphasis on defeating enemies.
Proverbs 16:7: When a man's ways please the LORD, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.
Paradox #1
The contradiction or conflict related to this verse might be that archaeological evidence and historical records do not consistently support the biblical account of widespread fear and panic in other nations due to the Israelites' presence. There is a lack of independent historical confirmation of these specific events occurring as described in the biblical narrative.
Paradox #2
The contradiction or conflict in Exodus 23:27 could be seen in the idea of using fear and destruction to help a chosen group, which might conflict with principles of compassion, peace, and justice. Some might see a contradiction between the use of divine power to harm others and teachings that promote love and mercy.