Contradiction with 1 Kings 17:1
Contrasts the severe hail by mentioning a drought instead of excessive rain or hail.
1 Kings 17:1: And Elijah the Tishbite, [who was] of the inhabitants of Gilead, said unto Ahab, [As] the LORD God of Israel liveth, before whom I stand, there shall not be dew nor rain these years, but according to my word. [Elijah: Heb. Elijahu: Gr. Elias]
Contradiction with Isaiah 54:9
God promises not to flood the earth again, contrasting the destructive weather in Exodus 9:24.
Isaiah 54:9: For this [is as] the waters of Noah unto me: for [as] I have sworn that the waters of Noah should no more go over the earth; so have I sworn that I would not be wroth with thee, nor rebuke thee.
Contradiction with Genesis 8:21
After the flood, God says He won’t curse the ground again, contrasting the hailstorm devastation.
Genesis 8:21: And the LORD smelled a sweet savour; and the LORD said in his heart, I will not again curse the ground any more for man's sake; for the imagination of man's heart [is] evil from his youth; neither will I again smite any more every thing living, as I have done. [a sweet...: Heb. a savour of rest or, satisfaction] [for the imagination: or, through the imagination]
Contradiction with Matthew 5:45
This verse speaks of God sending rain on the just and unjust, whereas Exodus 9:24 speaks of destructive hail on Egypt specifically.
Matthew 5:45: That ye may be the children of your Father which is in heaven: for he maketh his sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sendeth rain on the just and on the unjust.
Contradiction with Nahum 1:3
States God is slow to anger, contrasting with the swift judgment of hail seen in Exodus 9:24.
Nahum 1:3: The LORD [is] slow to anger, and great in power, and will not at all acquit [the wicked]: the LORD hath his way in the whirlwind and in the storm, and the clouds [are] the dust of his feet.
Paradox #1
The contradiction or inconsistency related to this verse could be about the description of a severe hailstorm affecting Egypt. Historically, such a storm of unmatched intensity might not align with Egypt's typical weather patterns, as Egypt is primarily a desert region with minimal rainfall and rare hail occurrences. This could raise questions about the literal interpretation of such an event in the historical context of the region.
Paradox #2
One possible contradiction could be related to the description of extreme weather events. If the hail was described as mingled with fire, it could be inconsistent with our understanding of weather, as it's unlikely for fire and ice to coexist naturally in a storm.
Paradox #3
The moral conflict in this verse could be the idea of suffering and destruction being a part of divine intervention. It raises questions about why a loving and just deity would cause harm and devastation to all people, including the innocent, as part of a plan or punishment.