Contradiction with Exodus 34:7
This verse emphasizes God's mercy and forgiveness, which contradicts Moses' plea for potential personal condemnation to atone for the sins of others.
Exodus 34:7: Keeping mercy for thousands, forgiving iniquity and transgression and sin, and that will by no means clear [the guilty]; visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children, and upon the children's children, unto the third and to the fourth [generation].
Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:20
This verse states that each person is responsible for their own sin, contrasting with Moses' offer to bear the punishment for the people's sins.
Ezekiel 18:20: The soul that sinneth, it shall die. The son shall not bear the iniquity of the father, neither shall the father bear the iniquity of the son: the righteousness of the righteous shall be upon him, and the wickedness of the wicked shall be upon him.
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 24:16
This verse commands that people should not be punished for the sins of others, contradicting Moses' willingness to be blotted out for the sins of Israel.
Deuteronomy 24:16: The fathers shall not be put to death for the children, neither shall the children be put to death for the fathers: every man shall be put to death for his own sin.
Contradiction with Psalm 103:12
This verse speaks of God's forgiveness and removal of sin, while Exodus 32:32 involves a plea for personal sacrifice for the sins of others, highlighting contrasting approaches to dealing with sin.
Psalm 103:12: As far as the east is from the west, [so] far hath he removed our transgressions from us.
Contradiction with Romans 14:12
This verse states that each individual will give account of themselves to God, contradicting the idea of Moses trying to take responsibility for the entire nation.
Romans 14:12: So then every one of us shall give account of himself to God.
Paradox #1
Exodus 32:32 presents a potential theological inconsistency regarding the idea of atonement and divine justice. In this verse, Moses offers to sacrifice his own life for the sake of the Israelites' sins. This can conflict with the belief that only individual repentance and responsibility are sufficient for forgiveness, and that one person's sacrifice cannot atone for another's sins. It also raises questions about the nature of God's justice and mercy.
Paradox #2
Exodus 32:32 speaks of a selfless offer where someone is willing to bear the punishment for others' wrongdoings. The contradiction here could arise from the idea of personal responsibility versus collective punishment, suggesting a conflict between taking responsibility for one's own actions versus accepting blame or punishment for others' sins. This could be seen as inconsistent with the usual belief that individuals should bear the consequences of their own actions.