Contradiction with Exodus 9:6
This verse mentions a plague affecting all Egyptian cattle, contradicting Exodus 8:22 where the Israelites are spared.
Exodus 9:6: And the LORD did that thing on the morrow, and all the cattle of Egypt died: but of the cattle of the children of Israel died not one.
Contradiction with Exodus 12:23
This passage indicates that the Lord will pass over the Israelites' homes during Passover, which could be seen as redundant if He always spares them as stated in Exodus 8:22.
Exodus 12:23: For the LORD will pass through to smite the Egyptians; and when he seeth the blood upon the lintel, and on the two side posts, the LORD will pass over the door, and will not suffer the destroyer to come in unto your houses to smite [you].
Contradiction with Job 21:7
This verse questions why the wicked live without suffering, contrasting the idea of divine protection for the righteous in Exodus 8:22.
Job 21:7: Wherefore do the wicked live, become old, yea, are mighty in power?
Paradox #1
Exodus 8:22 speaks of God's protection over the land of Goshen where the Israelites dwelt, while the rest of Egypt faced plagues. A possible theological conflict might arise with the idea of God's impartiality, as God shows favor to Israel but not to others. This could be seen as conflicting with the concept of God's justice being equally applied to all people.
Paradox #2
The contradiction or inconsistency in Exodus 8:22 could involve the distinction and separation of the land of Goshen, where the Israelites lived, from the rest of Egypt during the plagues. Historical and archaeological evidence for the specific boundaries and existence of Goshen as a distinct area during this period is limited and debated among scholars, leading to questions about the historical accuracy or interpretation of this event.
Paradox #3
This verse could be seen as morally contradictory by suggesting that a group of people is divinely protected while others are not, potentially raising questions about fairness and favoritism. Some might find it inconsistent with the idea of an all-loving, impartial deity.