Contradiction with Deuteronomy 7:1-2
Describes God commanding the Israelites to defeat nations in Canaan, implying necessary warfare.
Deuteronomy 7:1-2: When the LORD thy God shall bring thee into the land whither thou goest to possess it, and hath cast out many nations before thee, the Hittites, and the Girgashites, and the Amorites, and the Canaanites, and the Perizzites, and the Hivites, and the Jebusites, seven nations greater and mightier than thou;
Contradiction with Joshua 23:4-5
Describes God allowing Israelites to inherit nations by defeating them, contradicting solely divine intervention.
Joshua 23:4-5: Behold, I have divided unto you by lot these nations that remain, to be an inheritance for your tribes, from Jordan, with all the nations that I have cut off, even unto the great sea westward. [westward: Heb. at the sunset]
Contradiction with Judges 2:21-23
Asserts God did not drive out nations, allowing them to test Israel, contrasting with expulsion in Exodus 34:24.
Judges 2:21-23: I also will not henceforth drive out any from before them of the nations which Joshua left when he died:
Contradiction with 2 Chronicles 20:17
Illustrates the Israelites being told to stand firm as God handles battle, different from Exodus involving no war.
2 Chronicles 20:17: Ye shall not [need] to fight in this [battle]: set yourselves, stand ye [still], and see the salvation of the LORD with you, O Judah and Jerusalem: fear not, nor be dismayed; to morrow go out against them: for the LORD [will be] with you.
Contradiction with Ezekiel 20:17-24
Describes disobedience causing God to scatter Israelites, opposing divine gathering and protection.
Ezekiel 20:17-24: Nevertheless mine eye spared them from destroying them, neither did I make an end of them in the wilderness.
Paradox #1
The verse could conflict with the idea of God's protection. It promises safety while worshipping, but some might question if such protection is always assured in real-life experiences.
Paradox #2
Exodus 34:24 discusses God's promise to protect the land of the Israelites. A possible doctrinal conflict might arise with the commandment to defend oneself, as in taking up arms or waging war. The contradiction lies in trusting divine protection versus taking action to ensure security.
Paradox #3
The contradiction in Exodus 34:24 could arise from the idea of God promising to protect the land and belongings while the people go to worship three times a year. This could be seen as conflicting with the idea of personal responsibility and the need to safeguard one's own property through human effort. While it reflects trust in divine protection, it might be viewed as inconsistent with practical approaches to ensuring security.