Contradiction with Proverbs 12:21
While Exodus 9:8 describes an act of divine judgment and affliction, Proverbs 12:21 suggests that no harm will come to the righteous, yet the Egyptian livestock and people suffer from the boils despite moral nuances.
Proverbs 12:21: There shall no evil happen to the just: but the wicked shall be filled with mischief.
Contradiction with Psalm 91:10
Exodus 9:8 introduces a plague affecting both people and animals, whereas Psalm 91:10 assures that no evil or plague shall come near those who have God’s protection, raising questions about divine protection and justice.
Psalm 91:10: There shall no evil befall thee, neither shall any plague come nigh thy dwelling.
Contradiction with James 1:13
Exodus 9:8 involves God initiating a plague, but James 1:13 states that God does not tempt anyone with evil, which could be perceived as contradictory regarding the source of harm.
James 1:13: Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God: for God cannot be tempted with evil, neither tempteth he any man: [evil: or, evils]
Contradiction with Isaiah 45:7
While Exodus 9:8 depicts God as the source of a destructive plague, Isaiah 45:7 acknowledges that God creates both peace and calamity, presenting a theological tension about the nature of God’s actions.
Isaiah 45:7: I form the light, and create darkness: I make peace, and create evil: I the LORD do all these [things].
Contradiction with Matthew 5:45
Exodus 9:8 affects the Egyptians with a plague, but Matthew 5:45 speaks to God causing the sun to rise on the evil and good alike, suggesting impartial treatment rather than targeted suffering.
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.
Paradox #1
The contradiction could be related to the described event involving ashes and their effects. In a scientific context, simply scattering ashes into the air would not cause widespread skin diseases or boils. Such a phenomenon contradicts our understanding of disease transmission and the causes of skin infections, which are typically related to pathogens like bacteria or viruses, rather than airborne ash.