Contradiction with Jeremiah 18:7-10
This passage explains that God can change His plans regarding nations based on their behavior, which contrasts with the unconditional covenant in Exodus 34:10.
Jeremiah 18:7-10: [At what] instant I shall speak concerning a nation, and concerning a kingdom, to pluck up, and to pull down, and to destroy [it];
Contradiction with Hebrews 8:8-9
This indicates that the first covenant was not faultless and implies that subsequent changes were needed, conflicting with the notion of an everlasting, unaltered covenant seen in Exodus 34:10.
Hebrews 8:8-9: For finding fault with them, he saith, Behold, the days come, saith the Lord, when I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel and with the house of Judah:
Contradiction with 1 Samuel 15:29
This verse says that God does not change His mind, which contradicts the notion in Exodus 34:10 where God establishes a new covenant different from previous ones.
1 Samuel 15:29: And also the Strength of Israel will not lie nor repent: for he [is] not a man, that he should repent. [Strength: or, Eternity, or, Victory]
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 7:2
The command in this verse to utterly destroy certain nations contradicts the promise to drive out inhabitants in Exodus 34:10 without explicitly demanding their destruction.
Deuteronomy 7:2: And when the LORD thy God shall deliver them before thee; thou shalt smite them, [and] utterly destroy them; thou shalt make no covenant with them, nor shew mercy unto them:
Paradox #1
Exodus 34:10 might be seen as conflicting with other parts of the Bible if God's promise to do wonders for Israel seems to depend on their obedience, yet other scriptures emphasize God's unconditional love and covenant. This might raise questions about whether God's promises are conditional or unconditional, leading to some confusion.
Paradox #2
Exodus 34:10 mentions God making a covenant and promising to do incredible and awe-inspiring deeds among the people. A potential doctrinal inconsistency could be with the idea that God is unchanging (immutable). Some might see a contradiction between God's promise to do new and unprecedented acts and the belief that God's nature and plans do not change. However, interpretations can vary, and many find ways to reconcile these ideas by understanding the context and nature of God's actions.
Paradox #3
The contradiction or inconsistency with Exodus 34:10 could be related to the varying accounts of the covenant in the Bible. There are differences in the details about God's covenant with the Israelites and the events surrounding it in different parts of the Bible, such as in Exodus 24 and Deuteronomy 5. These differences might make it hard to reconcile the specifics of the promises and actions described, leading to inconsistencies in how the covenant is understood.
Paradox #4
The verse mentions God performing "miracles" and doing marvels that have never been done before, which some might see as inconsistent with scientific explanations of natural laws and events. Science is based on observable, natural phenomena and explanations, and miracles are supernatural acts that defy natural laws. This can lead to a conflict for those who strictly adhere to scientific understanding.
Paradox #5
The moral conflict in Exodus 34:10 could be seen in the promise of wonderful deeds for one group of people while suggesting harm or displacement to others. This can raise questions about fairness and the morality of favoring one group while causing suffering to another.