Contradiction with Numbers 23:19
God does not change His mind, unlike in Leviticus 10:2 where He swiftly punishes Nadab and Abihu.
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 Psalm 103:8
God is described as merciful and slow to anger, contradicting the immediate punishment in Leviticus 10:2.
Psalm 103:8: The LORD [is] merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy. [plentious...: Heb. great in mercy]
Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:32
God takes no pleasure in the death of anyone, contrasting with the death of Nadab and Abihu in Leviticus 10:2.
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]
Contradiction with James 1:17
Every good gift comes from God who does not change, conflicting with the harsh judgment in Leviticus 10:2.
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 2 Peter 3:9
God is patient, not wanting anyone to perish, which contradicts His swift action in Leviticus 10:2.
2 Peter 3:9: The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.
Paradox #1
Leviticus 10:2 describes God punishing two priests for offering unauthorized fire. A potential contradiction arises with the idea of God's mercy and forgiveness. Some may see a conflict between this act of immediate punishment in the Old Testament and the New Testament's teaching of God's grace and willingness to forgive transgressions, as demonstrated by the message of love and redemption through Jesus.
Paradox #2
Some people see a contradiction between Leviticus 10:2 and the idea of a loving and forgiving God because the verse describes a severe punishment for what might seem like a small mistake. This raises questions about consistency in how divine justice is shown in different parts of the Bible.
Paradox #3
Leviticus 10:2 might be seen as a contradiction because it involves severe punishment for what might seem like a minor mistake. On one hand, it emphasizes the importance of following rules, but on the other hand, it might seem overly harsh or not forgiving, which can seem inconsistent with the idea of a compassionate or merciful deity.