Contradiction with Joshua 23:16
This verse speaks about God bringing evil upon the Israelites if they transgress His covenant, contrasting the deliverance and protection promised in Exodus 8:23.
Joshua 23:16: When ye have transgressed the covenant of the LORD your God, which he commanded you, and have gone and served other gods, and bowed yourselves to them; then shall the anger of the LORD be kindled against you, and ye shall perish quickly from off the good land which he hath given unto you.
Contradiction with Numbers 23:19
This verse emphasizes that God does not lie or change His mind, which may contrast Exodus 8:23 if taken to question any perceived inconsistency in God's actions.
Numbers 23:19: God [is] not a man, that he should lie; neither the son of man, that he should repent: hath he said, and shall he not do [it]? or hath he spoken, and shall he not make it good?
Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:30
This verse calls for repentance and warns of consequences for sins, conflicting with the apparent unconditioned protection given to the Israelites in Exodus 8:23.
Ezekiel 18:30: Therefore I will judge you, O house of Israel, every one according to his ways, saith the Lord GOD. Repent, and turn [yourselves] from all your transgressions; so iniquity shall not be your ruin. [yourselves: or, others]
Contradiction with Isaiah 55:8-9
These verses express that God's ways and thoughts are higher than human understanding, potentially creating a contradiction with the specific promise of distinction in Exodus 8:23.
Isaiah 55:8-9: For my thoughts [are] not your thoughts, neither [are] your ways my ways, saith the LORD.
Contradiction with Romans 2:11
This verse states that there is no respect of persons with God, which may appear to contradict the act of distinguishing between the Egyptians and Israelites as described in Exodus 8:23.
Romans 2:11: For there is no respect of persons with God.
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 1:42
In this verse, God warns the Israelites not to fight because He is not with them, which contrasts the assurance of God’s presence and distinction in Exodus 8:23.
Deuteronomy 1:42: And the LORD said unto me, Say unto them, Go not up, neither fight; for I [am] not among you; lest ye be smitten before your enemies.
Paradox #1
Exodus 8:23 talks about God making a distinction between the Egyptians and the Israelites. A contradiction might be seen in the idea of favoritism, as it raises questions about fairness and equality, given that both groups are human and deserve similar considerations.