Contradiction with 1 Chronicles 16:25
Exodus 34:14 emphasizes worshiping only one God, but this verse states, "For great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised: he also is to be feared above all gods," suggesting the existence of other gods.
1 Chronicles 16:25: For great [is] the LORD, and greatly to be praised: he also [is] to be feared above all gods.
Contradiction with Psalms 86:8
Exodus 34:14 insists on the exclusivity of worship, yet this verse, "Among the gods there is none like unto thee, O Lord," implies the presence of other gods for comparison.
Psalms 86:8: Among the gods [there is] none like unto thee, O Lord; neither [are there any works] like unto thy works.
Contradiction with Psalms 82:1
Exodus 34:14 requires sole worship of one God, while this verse, "God standeth in the congregation of the mighty; he judgeth among the gods," indicates a divine assembly including other gods.
Psalms 82:1: [A Psalm of Asaph.] God standeth in the congregation of the mighty; he judgeth among the gods. [of Asaph: or, for Asaph]
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 10:17
Exodus 34:14 stresses worship of one deity, but this verse describes God as "God of gods," suggesting a hierarchy involving other gods.
Deuteronomy 10:17: For the LORD your God [is] God of gods, and Lord of lords, a great God, a mighty, and a terrible, which regardeth not persons, nor taketh reward:
Contradiction with Exodus 22:28
Exodus 34:14 prohibits worshiping other gods, whereas this verse instructs to "not revile the gods," implying existing respect towards other deities.
Exodus 22:28: Thou shalt not revile the gods, nor curse the ruler of thy people. [gods: or, judges]
Contradiction with Joshua 24:2
Exodus 34:14 mandates exclusive worship, yet this verse mentions, "Your fathers dwelt on the other side of the flood in old time, even Terah, the father of Abraham, and the father of Nachor: and they served other gods," acknowledging previous worship of different gods.
Joshua 24:2: And Joshua said unto all the people, Thus saith the LORD God of Israel, Your fathers dwelt on the other side of the flood in old time, [even] Terah, the father of Abraham, and the father of Nachor: and they served other gods.
Contradiction with Judges 11:24
Exodus 34:14 enjoins exclusive worship to one God, contrary to this verse which recognizes the gods of other nations: "Wilt not thou possess that which Chemosh thy god giveth thee to possess?"
Judges 11:24: Wilt not thou possess that which Chemosh thy god giveth thee to possess? So whomsoever the LORD our God shall drive out from before us, them will we possess.
Contradiction with 2 Kings 5:17-18
Exodus 34:14 calls for exclusive worship yet in these verses, Naaman asks for forgiveness for bowing in the house of Rimmon, acknowledging the worship of another god alongside Yahweh.
2 Kings 5:17-18: And Naaman said, Shall there not then, I pray thee, be given to thy servant two mules' burden of earth? for thy servant will henceforth offer neither burnt offering nor sacrifice unto other gods, but unto the LORD.
Contradiction with Psalms 95:3
While Exodus 34:14 prohibits the recognition of other gods, this verse states, "For the LORD is a great God, and a great King above all gods," indicating a comparative existence of other gods.
Psalms 95:3: For the LORD [is] a great God, and a great King above all gods.
Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 4:4
Exodus 34:14 forbids worship of others yet this verse refers to "the god of this world," indicating the existence of another entity considered as a god in some contexts.
2 Corinthians 4:4: In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them.
Paradox #1
Exodus 34:14 says that God is jealous and doesn't want people to worship other gods. This might seem in conflict with the idea that jealousy is usually considered a negative trait for humans. People might wonder why a perfect God would have a trait that's seen as negative for people.
Paradox #2
Exodus 34:14 discusses the idea of worshiping only one God and not serving other gods. A potential contradiction could be with the idea of religious tolerance or pluralism found in some interpretations of modern religious or philosophical teachings, which suggest respecting and accepting diverse beliefs. In this context, the strict exclusivity of devotion to one deity might seem at odds with the broader acceptance of multiple religious paths.
Paradox #3
Exodus 34:14 talks about worshiping only one God, Yahweh, and not any other gods. A contradiction might come from earlier parts of the Bible where other gods are mentioned alongside Yahweh, which might imply the existence or acknowledgment of multiple gods in the surrounding cultures. This could be seen as inconsistent with the later insistence on monotheism.
Paradox #4
This verse speaks of worshiping only one God and describes God as jealous. A potential contradiction could be the concept of emotions attributed to a deity. Science relies on observable and measurable phenomena, and emotions like jealousy are typically considered human traits linked to psychological and biochemical processes. Since science can't observe or measure any emotions in a deity, there may appear to be a disconnect between attributing human-like emotions to a divine being from a scientific perspective.
Paradox #5
The contradiction or conflict in this verse might be that it describes God as being "jealous," which can be seen as a negative human emotion in other contexts. Generally, jealousy is considered a vice because it can lead to negative actions and feelings. However, this verse indicates that jealousy in God is righteous and justified, which may seem inconsistent with the idea that jealousy is typically not a virtuous trait.