Contradiction with Psalm 82:7
Psalm 82:7 reflects the mortality of those called "gods," saying they will die like men, contrasting with the notion of being like God in immortality.
Psalm 82:7: But ye shall die like men, and fall like one of the princes.
Contradiction with Isaiah 43:10
Isaiah 43:10 emphasizes there is no God formed before or after the Lord, contradicting the idea of men being called "gods" as mentioned in John 10:34.
Isaiah 43:10: Ye [are] my witnesses, saith the LORD, and my servant whom I have chosen: that ye may know and believe me, and understand that I [am] he: before me there was no God formed, neither shall there be after me. [no...: or, nothing formed of God]
Contradiction with Isaiah 44:6
Isaiah 44:6 declares the Lord as the only God, which contradicts the implication that there are other "gods" as suggested in John 10:34.
Isaiah 44:6: Thus saith the LORD the King of Israel, and his redeemer the LORD of hosts; I [am] the first, and I [am] the last; and beside me [there is] no God.
Contradiction with Hosea 13:4
Hosea 13:4 states there is no savior besides God, contradicting the interpretation of humans being considered "gods."
Hosea 13:4: Yet I [am] the LORD thy God from the land of Egypt, and thou shalt know no god but me: for [there is] no saviour beside me.
Contradiction with Exodus 20:3
Exodus 20:3 commands to have no other gods before the Lord, contradicting the idea of humans being referred to as "gods" in any capacity.
Exodus 20:3: Thou shalt have no other gods before me.
Paradox #1
Some people see a contradiction in John 10:34 because it suggests that humans can be called "gods," which might seem inconsistent with the strict monotheism taught in other parts of the Bible. This can raise questions about how humans relate to God and whether this suggests a different understanding of divinity.
Paradox #2
John 10:34 can be seen as a contradiction or inconsistency when compared to the understanding of monotheism and the nature of God in traditional Jewish belief. In the verse, Jesus refers to humans as "gods," which might seem contradictory to the strict monotheistic stance of Judaism that emphasizes there is only one God. This raises questions about the interpretation of divinity and how it aligns with Jewish teachings.
Paradox #3
John 10:34 could be seen as conflicting because it suggests humans can be called "gods," which may seem inconsistent with the core belief of there being only one God in Christianity. This might confuse the belief in monotheism versus the idea of humans having divine status.