Contradiction with James 1:13
This verse states that God cannot be tempted with evil, neither tempts He any man, which contradicts the implication in Hebrews 3:9 that God was tempted by human behavior.
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 Deuteronomy 6:16
This verse commands not to tempt the Lord your God, while Hebrews 3:9 mentions the ancestors tempting God, presenting a contradiction in human actions towards the divine.
Deuteronomy 6:16: Ye shall not tempt the LORD your God, as ye tempted [him] in Massah.
Contradiction with Matthew 4:7
Jesus responds with the scripture not to tempt the Lord, which contradicts Hebrews 3:9 where the ancestors tempted God and faced challenges as a result.
Matthew 4:7: Jesus said unto him, It is written again, Thou shalt not tempt the Lord thy God. [tempt: or, try, or, put to trial, or, proof]
Paradox #1
The contradiction or inconsistency in Hebrews 3:9 could lie in the idea of testing or questioning God. Some might see a conflict between the encouragement to trust God without doubt and the instances where people have questioned or tested God's will in the Bible as a faithful or wise act. It raises questions about when questioning is appropriate and when it's seen as lack of faith.