Contradiction with Deuteronomy 31:17
States that God will forsake His people if they do evil, which contradicts the promise of walking among them.
Deuteronomy 31:17: Then my anger shall be kindled against them in that day, and I will forsake them, and I will hide my face from them, and they shall be devoured, and many evils and troubles shall befall them; so that they will say in that day, Are not these evils come upon us, because our God [is] not among us? [befall: Heb. find]
Contradiction with Jeremiah 23:39
God declares He will forget His people, which opposes the idea of dwelling among them.
Jeremiah 23:39: Therefore, behold, I, even I, will utterly forget you, and I will forsake you, and the city that I gave you and your fathers, [and cast you] out of my presence:
Contradiction with Ezekiel 5:11
God vows to withdraw His presence due to Israel's abominations, contrary to His promise to walk among them.
Ezekiel 5:11: Wherefore, [as] I live, saith the Lord GOD; Surely, because thou hast defiled my sanctuary with all thy detestable things, and with all thine abominations, therefore will I also diminish [thee]; neither shall mine eye spare, neither will I have any pity.
Contradiction with Hosea 1:9
Describes God disowning Israel, contradicting the promise of being their God and walking among them.
Hosea 1:9: Then said [God], Call his name Loammi: for ye [are] not my people, and I will not be your [God]. [Loammi: that is, Not my people]
Contradiction with Matthew 27:46
Jesus quotes a Psalm expressing abandonment by God, contrasting God's promise to be with His people.
Matthew 27:46: And about the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying, Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani? that is to say, My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?
Contradiction with 2 Chronicles 15:2
States that God will forsake those who forsake Him, conflicting with God dwelling among His people regardless.
2 Chronicles 15:2: And he went out to meet Asa, and said unto him, Hear ye me, Asa, and all Judah and Benjamin; The LORD [is] with you, while ye be with him; and if ye seek him, he will be found of you; but if ye forsake him, he will forsake you. [to meet...: Heb. before Asa]
Contradiction with Isaiah 59:2
Sins create a separation between God and His people, opposing the notion of God walking among them.
Isaiah 59:2: But your iniquities have separated between you and your God, and your sins have hid [his] face from you, that he will not hear. [have hid: or, have made him hide]
Paradox #1
Leviticus 26:12 speaks about a relationship between God and His people. Some might see a theological conflict when comparing this with verses suggesting God is distant or unapproachable due to His holiness, as seen in other parts of the Old Testament. The tension arises between God's immediate presence with His people and His transcendence.