Contradiction with Jeremiah 10:13
This verse attributes natural phenomena, including creation aspects, to the Lord's command, suggesting a broader control over nature that contrasts with the targeted act in Exodus 8:17.
Jeremiah 10:13: When he uttereth his voice, [there is] a multitude of waters in the heavens, and he causeth the vapours to ascend from the ends of the earth; he maketh lightnings with rain, and bringeth forth the wind out of his treasures. [multitude: or, noise] [with: or, for]
Contradiction with Isaiah 45:7
The verse describes God creating peace and evil, indicating broader divine responsibilities that contrast with the specific miracle action in Exodus 8:17.
Isaiah 45:7: I form the light, and create darkness: I make peace, and create evil: I the LORD do all these [things].
Contradiction with Genesis 1:28
This verse emphasizes mankind's dominion over animals, which contrasts with the sudden, overwhelming presence of lice without the intervention by humans in Exodus 8:17.
Genesis 1:28: And God blessed them, and God said unto them, Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth, and subdue it: and have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over every living thing that moveth upon the earth. [moveth: Heb. creepeth]
Contradiction with Proverbs 16:33
Indicates that outcomes, seemingly random like the casting of lots, are determined by the Lord, suggesting a form of divine determination that contrasts with the direct miraculous intervention in Exodus 8:17.
Proverbs 16:33: The lot is cast into the lap; but the whole disposing thereof [is] of the LORD.
Contradiction with Matthew 7:7
Speaks of asking and receiving from God, implying a request-based divine response which contrasts with the unsolicited plague in Exodus 8:17.
Matthew 7:7: Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you:
Paradox #1
Exodus 8:17 describes a miraculous event involving dust turning into gnats. From a scientific perspective, this contradicts our understanding of biology and physics, as inanimate dust cannot spontaneously transform into living creatures. This event lacks a natural explanation and does not align with the principles of biology, where living organisms originate from existing life forms through reproduction.
Paradox #2
The moral conflict in Exodus 8:17 could be seen in the idea of God causing suffering to innocent people and animals during the plagues. It raises questions about the fairness or justice of such acts, where larger groups suffer for the actions or decisions of a few, specifically Pharaoh's refusal to let the Israelites go. This can make one question the balance between divine justice and human suffering.