Contradiction with Jonah 3:10
Jonah 3:10 contradicts Exodus 9:15 as it demonstrates God's willingness to relent from executing destruction when people repent, whereas Exodus 9:15 describes God’s intention to smite with plagues.
Jonah 3:10: And God saw their works, that they turned from their evil way; and God repented of the evil, that he had said that he would do unto them; and he did [it] not.
Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:23
Ezekiel 18:23 shows God’s preference for the wicked to turn from their ways and live, which contradicts the destructive intention in Exodus 9:15.
Ezekiel 18:23: Have I any pleasure at all that the wicked should die? saith the Lord GOD: [and] not that he should return from his ways, and live?
Contradiction with 1 Timothy 2:4
1 Timothy 2:4 expresses God's desire for all to be saved and know the truth, in contrast to the threat of destruction in Exodus 9:15.
1 Timothy 2:4: Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth.
Contradiction with 2 Peter 3:9
2 Peter 3:9 reflects God's patience and desire for repentance rather than immediate punishment as suggested in Exodus 9:15.
2 Peter 3:9: The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.
Contradiction with Matthew 5:44-45
Matthew 5:44-45 encourages love and prayer for enemies, contrasting the punitive action in Exodus 9:15.
Matthew 5:44-45: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;
Contradiction with Luke 19:10
Luke 19:10 shows Jesus’ mission to seek and save the lost, which appears to contradict the idea of immediate judgement in Exodus 9:15.
Luke 19:10: For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost.
Contradiction with James 2:13
James 2:13 emphasizes mercy triumphing over judgment, contrasting with the harsh judgment intended in Exodus 9:15.
James 2:13: For he shall have judgment without mercy, that hath shewed no mercy; and mercy rejoiceth against judgment. [rejoiceth: or, glorieth]
Paradox #1
Exodus 9:15 might pose a doctrinal conflict regarding the concepts of God's mercy versus God's judgment. The verse implies that God could have already wiped out the Egyptians, but chose not to, suggesting a tension between the ideas of divine punishment and patience. This could raise questions about how these attributes of God coexist.
Paradox #2
The contradiction or conflict in Exodus 9:15 could involve the concept of divine judgment versus mercy. On one hand, the verse could be seen as supporting the idea of a powerful divine entity being entitled to impose punishment or take drastic actions. On the other hand, it might conflict with the idea of a loving and forgiving deity, raising questions about why mercy wasn't extended in the same situation.