Exodus 8:4 Contradictions and Paradoxes

According to Moses, God sent many frogs to the land to show how powerful He is and to persuade Pharaoh to let the Israelites go free. The frogs were everywhere, even in people's houses, to make Pharaoh understand that he needed to listen to God.

Contradiction with Psalm 91:10

This verse promises that no evil will befall those who trust God, whereas Exodus 8:4 depicts a plague affecting Pharaoh's servants.

Psalm 91:10: There shall no evil befall thee, neither shall any plague come nigh thy dwelling.

Contradiction with James 1:13

States that God does not tempt or cause harm, contradicting Exodus 8:4 where God deliberately causes a plague.

James 1:13: Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God: for God cannot be tempted with evil, neither tempteth he any man: [evil: or, evils]

Contradiction with Genesis 1:26

Describes humans as having dominion over animals, opposing Exodus 8:4 where frogs overrun the people.

Genesis 1:26: And God said, Let us make man in our image, after our likeness: and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over the cattle, and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth.

Contradiction with Isaiah 41:10

Offers reassurance of God's help and presence, conflicting with the destructive nature of the plague in Exodus 8:4.

Isaiah 41:10: Fear thou not; for I [am] with thee: be not dismayed; for I [am] thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.

Contradiction with Luke 10:19

Provides believers power over harmful creatures, unlike the powerlessness in Exodus 8:4.

Luke 10:19: Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you.

Contradiction with Numbers 23:19

States God does not lie or change His mind, yet He sends plagues in Exodus 8:4.

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?

Paradox #1

This particular verse involves the plague of frogs in Egypt, which is one of the ten plagues sent by God. A possible contradiction or conflict could arise from the idea of God inflicting suffering on innocent people and animals to achieve a larger purpose. This raises questions about the justice and goodness of causing widespread discomfort and harm as a means to an end, challenging our understanding of morality and benevolence.