Contradiction with Luke 12:5
States that God has the power to cast into hell, indicating fear, whereas Luke 1:50 emphasizes mercy towards those who fear Him.
Luke 12:5: But I will forewarn you whom ye shall fear: Fear him, which after he hath killed hath power to cast into hell; yea, I say unto you, Fear him.
Contradiction with Romans 2:8
Describes God's wrath and indignation on those who are contentious, whereas Luke 1:50 speaks of God's mercy.
Romans 2:8: But unto them that are contentious, and do not obey the truth, but obey unrighteousness, indignation and wrath,
Contradiction with Exodus 20:5
Declares God as a jealous God visiting iniquity, contrasting with the merciful nature highlighted in Luke 1:50.
Exodus 20:5: Thou shalt not bow down thyself to them, nor serve them: for I the LORD thy God [am] a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children unto the third and fourth [generation] of them that hate me;
Contradiction with Numbers 14:18
States that God will by no means clear the guilty, which contrasts with the merciful attribute in Luke 1:50.
Numbers 14:18: The LORD [is] longsuffering, and of great mercy, forgiving iniquity and transgression, and by no means clearing [the guilty], visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children unto the third and fourth [generation].
Paradox #1
The moral conflict in this verse might arise from the idea that mercy is shown only to those who fear God. Some could see a contradiction in a loving and merciful deity only extending mercy based on fear, rather than love or understanding. This may seem inconsistent with the broader message of unconditional love and grace in other parts of the Bible.