Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 3:3
This verse suggests there is "a time to kill, and a time to heal," indicating variability in divine actions, whereas Exodus 9:5 portrays a fixed time of death set by God.
Ecclesiastes 3:3: A time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to break down, and a time to build up;
Contradiction with Jeremiah 18:7-8
These verses mention God's intention to change His mind regarding planned destruction if a nation repents, contrasting with the unchanging decree of death in Exodus 9:5.
Jeremiah 18:7-8: [At what] instant I shall speak concerning a nation, and concerning a kingdom, to pluck up, and to pull down, and to destroy [it];
Contradiction with Jonah 3:10
Here, God decides not to bring upon the destruction He had threatened, showing God's flexibility and mercy, unlike the definitive execution of judgment in Exodus 9:5.
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 Numbers 23:19
States God does not change His mind, which seems contradictory since Exodus 9:5 sets a fixed decision without mentioning any potential for change.
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 Genesis 18:32
In this verse, God is open to sparing Sodom for the sake of ten righteous people, showcasing negotiable divine decisions in contrast to the absolute determination in Exodus 9:5.
Genesis 18:32: And he said, Oh let not the Lord be angry, and I will speak yet but this once: Peradventure ten shall be found there. And he said, I will not destroy [it] for ten's sake.
Paradox #1
The contradiction in that context could be related to how rapidly events happen in ways that don't align with natural laws or scientific explanations. For example, sudden widespread changes or effects that occur in a very short time without a natural cause might conflict with scientific understanding of such processes.
Paradox #2
Exodus 9:5 could be seen as morally conflicting because it describes a divine action that causes suffering or harm to others, raising questions about justice and compassion. This can be challenging to reconcile with views of a loving and benevolent deity.