Contradiction with Joshua 10:12-13
These verses describe the sun standing still upon Joshua's command, indicating human influence over natural phenomena, contradicting Exodus 9:29 where Moses emphasizes the Lord's control over natural elements like thunder and rain.
Joshua 10:12-13: Then spake Joshua to the LORD in the day when the LORD delivered up the Amorites before the children of Israel, and he said in the sight of Israel, Sun, stand thou still upon Gibeon; and thou, Moon, in the valley of Ajalon. [stand...: Heb. be silent]
Contradiction with Psalm 104:14-15
These verses credit the Earth’s productivity and sustenance directly to God, whereas in Exodus 9:29, Moses speaks specifically about God's control over the thunder, hail, and rain, emphasizing the judgmental aspect.
Psalm 104:14-15: He causeth the grass to grow for the cattle, and herb for the service of man: that he may bring forth food out of the earth;
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 9:11
This verse highlights the randomness of life events, which contrasts with the targeted control of nature described in Exodus 9:29.
Ecclesiastes 9:11: I returned, and saw under the sun, that the race [is] not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, neither yet bread to the wise, nor yet riches to men of understanding, nor yet favour to men of skill; but time and chance happeneth to them all.
Contradiction with Matthew 5:45
This verse suggests that God sends rain on both the just and unjust, implying no specificity in acts of God, unlike Exodus 9:29 where the plagues were specific acts of judgment.
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 Mark 4:39
Here, Jesus controls the storm directly, suggesting human (divine-human) influence over natural elements, which is different from the message in Exodus 9:29 that emphasizes only divine control.
Mark 4:39: And he arose, and rebuked the wind, and said unto the sea, Peace, be still. And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm.
Paradox #1
Some people might see a contradiction in the idea of God controlling nature to deliver justice or punishment, while also being a merciful and loving deity. They might find it inconsistent for a loving God to use natural disasters to make a point, seeming to conflict with the concept of divine compassion.