Contradiction with Malachi 3:10
This verse suggests testing God by bringing tithes to the storehouse, whereas Luke 4:12 advises against testing God.
Malachi 3:10: Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be meat in mine house, and prove me now herewith, saith the LORD of hosts, if I will not open you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that [there shall] not [be room] enough [to receive it]. [pour...: Heb. empty out]
Contradiction with Judges 6:39
This verse recounts Gideon asking God for a sign to test His promise, contradicting Jesus' statement in Luke 4:12 about not testing God.
Judges 6:39: And Gideon said unto God, Let not thine anger be hot against me, and I will speak but this once: let me prove, I pray thee, but this once with the fleece; let it now be dry only upon the fleece, and upon all the ground let there be dew.
Contradiction with Isaiah 7:11-12
While God invites Ahaz to ask for a sign in Isaiah, Ahaz refuses, aligning with Luke 4:12, but the notion of inviting testing seems contradictory.
Isaiah 7:11-12: Ask thee a sign of the LORD thy God; ask it either in the depth, or in the height above. [ask it...: or, make thy petition deep]
Contradiction with Exodus 17:2
The Israelites quarrel and test the Lord for water, in contrast to Jesus' admonition against testing God in Luke 4:12.
Exodus 17:2: Wherefore the people did chide with Moses, and said, Give us water that we may drink. And Moses said unto them, Why chide ye with me? wherefore do ye tempt the LORD?
Paradox #1
Luke 4:12 cautions against testing God, which might conflict with the idea that people are encouraged to have faith and trust in God's protection and care. This could seem contradictory because having faith often means believing without needing proof, yet the verse suggests not to test God for evidence of His promises.