Contradiction with Numbers 23:19
This verse states that God is not a man that he should repent, but Judges 10:16 suggests God was grieved for the misery of Israel, implying a change of heart.
Numbers 23:19: God [is] not a man, that he should lie; neither the son of man, that he should repent: hath he said, and shall he not do [it]? or hath he spoken, and shall he not make it good?
Contradiction with James 1:17
This verse describes God as unchanging, while Judges 10:16 implies He was moved by Israel's distress, suggesting changeability.
James 1:17: Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.
Contradiction with 1 Samuel 15:29
States that God does not change His mind, yet Judges 10:16 shows God responding to Israel’s situation as if He did.
1 Samuel 15:29: And also the Strength of Israel will not lie nor repent: for he [is] not a man, that he should repent. [Strength: or, Eternity, or, Victory]
Paradox #1
The verse indicates that God was moved by the suffering of the Israelites, which shows His compassion. However, elsewhere in the Bible, it is said that God does not change His mind or emotions. This can raise a question about whether God reacts emotionally to human actions.
Paradox #2
The possible contradiction in Judges 10:16 could relate to the idea of God's repentance or change of mind after Israel repents. In some other parts of the Bible, God is described as unchanging and not repenting. This could seem inconsistent with the idea of God feeling sorrow or changing His stance in response to human actions, suggesting a changeable nature.