Contradiction with Exodus 15:26
States that God will not put diseases on those who obey his commandments, which contradicts the infliction of boils in Exodus 9:9.
Exodus 15:26: And said, If thou wilt diligently hearken to the voice of the LORD thy God, and wilt do that which is right in his sight, and wilt give ear to his commandments, and keep all his statutes, I will put none of these diseases upon thee, which I have brought upon the Egyptians: for I [am] the LORD that healeth thee.
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 7:15
Claims God will take away all sickness from the obedient, contradicting the punishment in Exodus 9:9.
Deuteronomy 7:15: And the LORD will take away from thee all sickness, and will put none of the evil diseases of Egypt, which thou knowest, upon thee; but will lay them upon all [them] that hate thee.
Contradiction with Psalm 91:10
Promises that no plague will come near the dwelling of the faithful, contradicting the boils affecting people in Exodus 9:9.
Psalm 91:10: There shall no evil befall thee, neither shall any plague come nigh thy dwelling.
Contradiction with Proverbs 12:21
Asserts that no harm befalls the righteous, contrary to the plague of boils described in Exodus 9:9.
Proverbs 12:21: There shall no evil happen to the just: but the wicked shall be filled with mischief.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 29:11
Speaks of plans for peace and not evil, contradicting the disaster of boils sent on Egypt in Exodus 9:9.
Jeremiah 29:11: For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. [expected...: Heb. end and expectation]
Paradox #1
The potential contradiction in Exodus 9:9 relates to the description of boils caused by ashes being thrown into the air. From a scientific perspective, diseases like boils are caused by infections from bacteria or viruses, not from physical substances like ashes. The narrative describes a direct cause-and-effect relationship that does not align with modern understanding of disease transmission.
Paradox #2
The moral conflict in Exodus 9:9 could be seen in the suffering inflicted upon innocent people and animals as part of the plagues. This action might seem inconsistent with the idea of a compassionate and just deity.