Contradiction with Exodus 23:22
Promises protection and support to those who obey God, even in conflict.
Exodus 23:22: But if thou shalt indeed obey his voice, and do all that I speak; then I will be an enemy unto thine enemies, and an adversary unto thine adversaries. [an adversary...: or, I will afflict them that afflict thee]
Contradiction with Matthew 5:44
Instructs to love and pray for enemies, suggesting an act of peace rather than defiance.
Matthew 5:44: 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 Romans 12:19
Advises against taking revenge, emphasizing leaving wrath to God.
Romans 12:19: Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but [rather] give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance [is] mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.
Contradiction with Proverbs 25:21-22
Encourages feeding and giving drink to enemies, transforming wrath to kindness.
Proverbs 25:21-22: If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink:
Contradiction with Isaiah 2:4
Prophesies a time when nations shall not lift swords against each other, promoting peace.
Isaiah 2:4: And he shall judge among the nations, and shall rebuke many people: and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruninghooks: nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more. [pruninghooks: or, scythes]
Paradox #1
Exodus 9:2 involves God instructing Moses to confront Pharaoh about letting the Israelites go, warning of consequences if Pharaoh refuses. A potential contradiction, inconsistency, or conflict here could be the idea of free will versus divine intervention. God hardens Pharaoh’s heart later in the story, which complicates the issue of Pharaoh’s free will in making decisions and the justice of punishing him for actions that were influenced by God’s own intervention.