Contradiction with Exodus 32:14
This verse states that the Lord repented of the evil which he thought to do unto his people, suggesting a change of judgment, whereas Jude 1:5 implies a consistent divine judgment upon the unbelievers.
Exodus 32:14: And the LORD repented of the evil which he thought to do unto his people.
Contradiction with Numbers 14:20-21
Here, the Lord pardons the iniquities of Israel, which contrasts with the destruction of those who did not believe in Jude 1:5.
Numbers 14:20-21: And the LORD said, I have pardoned according to thy word:
Contradiction with Psalm 103:10
Indicates that God has not dealt with us according to our sins nor punished us according to our iniquities, which contradicts the punishment meted out in Jude 1:5.
Psalm 103:10: He hath not dealt with us after our sins; nor rewarded us according to our iniquities.
Contradiction with Romans 9:15
This emphasizes God's mercy rather than destruction, showing a contrasting nature to the punishment mentioned in Jude 1:5.
Romans 9:15: For he saith to Moses, I will have mercy on whom I will have mercy, and I will have compassion on whom I will have compassion.
Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:32
States that God takes no pleasure in the death of the wicked, which contrasts with the destruction of unbelievers in Jude 1:5.
Ezekiel 18:32: For I have no pleasure in the death of him that dieth, saith the Lord GOD: wherefore turn [yourselves], and live ye. [yourselves: or, others]
Paradox #1
Jude 1:5 has been discussed for its apparent contradiction regarding who led the Israelites out of Egypt. Some manuscripts reference "Jesus" leading them, which conflicts with traditional Old Testament accounts that attribute this role to God or Moses. This raises questions about the identity and role of Jesus in pre-New Testament events.
Paradox #2
Jude 1:5 appears to suggest that Jesus was the one who led the Israelites out of Egypt, which could be seen as a contradiction or anachronism because the traditional understanding is that it was God (Yahweh) who led them, and Jesus does not appear in the Old Testament narrative of the Exodus. This might seem inconsistent with other biblical accounts of the Exodus story.
Paradox #3
Jude 1:5 highlights God's punishment of those who did not believe after being saved from Egypt. A contradiction might be seen in the idea of punishment after salvation, as one might question why those once saved are later punished for disbelief. It could seem inconsistent with God's mercy.