Contradiction with Psalm 103:8
This verse states that the Lord is merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy, which contradicts the depiction of God's anger in Judges 10:7.
Psalm 103:8: The LORD [is] merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy. [plentious...: Heb. great in mercy]
Contradiction with James 1:20
James suggests that the wrath of man does not produce the righteousness of God, implying that anger contradicts godly behavior, conflicting with the Lord's anger in Judges 10:7.
James 1:20: For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God.
Contradiction with Lamentations 3:33
It suggests that God does not willingly bring affliction or grief to anyone, contrasting with Him selling Israel into the hands of their enemies in Judges 10:7.
Lamentations 3:33: For he doth not afflict willingly nor grieve the children of men. [willingly: Heb. from his heart]
Contradiction with Isaiah 54:8
Although it mentions God's anger, it emphasizes that it is for a brief moment and followed by everlasting kindness, contradicting the ongoing consequence seen in Judges 10:7.
Isaiah 54:8: In a little wrath I hid my face from thee for a moment; but with everlasting kindness will I have mercy on thee, saith the LORD thy Redeemer.
Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:23
This verse highlights God's pleasure in people turning from wickedness to live, conflicting with the punitive measure seen in Judges 10:7.
Ezekiel 18:23: Have I any pleasure at all that the wicked should die? saith the Lord GOD: [and] not that he should return from his ways, and live?
Paradox #1
One potential theological inconsistency could be the depiction of God displaying anger and delivering His people into the hands of their enemies. This might seem conflicting with the idea of a consistently loving and merciful God. It raises questions about the balance between God's justice and mercy.
Paradox #2
The possible contradiction or conflict in Judges 10:7 could be related to the portrayal of God as both just and merciful. In this verse, God shows anger and allows consequences for the Israelites' actions, which emphasizes His justice. However, elsewhere in the Bible, God's mercy and forgiveness are highlighted. Balancing these two attributes—justice and mercy—can be seen as a tension or inconsistency in understanding God's nature.