Contradiction with Exodus 15:26
This verse states that God will not bring diseases upon the Israelites if they obey His commands, which contradicts Exodus 9:10 since a disease was brought upon them (Egyptians) regardless of their actions.
Exodus 15:26: And said, If thou wilt diligently hearken to the voice of the LORD thy God, and wilt do that which is right in his sight, and wilt give ear to his commandments, and keep all his statutes, I will put none of these diseases upon thee, which I have brought upon the Egyptians: for I [am] the LORD that healeth thee.
Contradiction with Lamentations 3:33
This verse suggests that God does not willingly bring affliction or grief, contrasting with the intentional infliction of boils upon the Egyptians in Exodus 9:10.
Lamentations 3:33: For he doth not afflict willingly nor grieve the children of men. [willingly: Heb. from his heart]
Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:32
This verse states that God takes no pleasure in the death of anyone, which contradicts His actions in Exodus 9:10 where He intentionally brings suffering upon the Egyptians.
Ezekiel 18:32: For I have no pleasure in the death of him that dieth, saith the Lord GOD: wherefore turn [yourselves], and live ye. [yourselves: or, others]
Contradiction with Numbers 23:19
This verse emphasizes that God does not change His mind or act in deceit, which contradicts Exodus 9:10 where God appears to change tactics by sending different plagues.
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 James 1:13
This verse states that God does not tempt anyone with evil, which contrasts with the act of sending plagues as a form of punishment in Exodus 9:10.
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]
Paradox #1
Some scholars point to inconsistencies in the biblical plagues, like timing and effects not matching known natural phenomena, creating questions about historical accuracy. Others debate the broader historicity of events in Exodus, as archaeological evidence is sparse.
Paradox #2
Exodus 9:10 describes a plague of boils that God inflicts upon people and animals in Egypt as part of a series of plagues. The moral conflict here might be the idea of punishing innocent animals alongside humans or the suffering imposed on people indiscriminately, which can seem harsh or unjust. This can raise questions about the nature of divine justice and why suffering is used as a tool for persuasion or punishment.