Contradiction with Jonah 3:10
While Malachi 3:6 emphasizes God's unchanging nature, Jonah 3:10 demonstrates God's willingness to change His mind and reverse His decision to destroy Nineveh following their repentance.
Jonah 3:10: And God saw their works, that they turned from their evil way; and God repented of the evil, that he had said that he would do unto them; and he did [it] not.
Contradiction with Exodus 32:14
In Exodus, God changes His mind about the disaster He planned to bring on the people, contradicting the notion of unchangeability in Malachi 3:6.
Exodus 32:14: And the LORD repented of the evil which he thought to do unto his people.
Contradiction with Genesis 6:6
It is written that God regretted making humanity before the flood, suggesting a change in emotion contrary to the idea of God not changing in Malachi 3:6.
Genesis 6:6: And it repented the LORD that he had made man on the earth, and it grieved him at his heart.
Contradiction with 1 Samuel 15:35
God regretted making Saul king, indicating a change of heart or decision, which contrasts with the assertion of God's unchanging nature in Malachi 3:6.
1 Samuel 15:35: And Samuel came no more to see Saul until the day of his death: nevertheless Samuel mourned for Saul: and the LORD repented that he had made Saul king over Israel.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 18:8
This verse speaks of God changing His mind about sending disaster if a nation repents, conflicting with the idea of God never changing in Malachi 3:6.
Jeremiah 18:8: If that nation, against whom I have pronounced, turn from their evil, I will repent of the evil that I thought to do unto them.
Paradox #1
Some people might see a contradiction because Malachi 3:6 talks about God not changing, but other parts of the Bible describe God as changing His mind or having different responses to situations (like in stories about God reconsidering actions). This could cause confusion about whether God is truly unchanging.
Paradox #2
Malachi 3:6 talks about God not changing. Some might see a contradiction when comparing this to other parts of the Bible where God seems to change His mind or His actions, such as when God relents or changes course after intercession or repentance by people (like in the story of Jonah). This might lead to questions about how to reconcile divine constancy with these narratives.
Paradox #3
The contradiction or conflict could lie in the idea that God is unchanging, which might seem inconsistent with instances in the Bible where God appears to change His mind or alter His actions in response to human behavior or prayer. This can create confusion about the nature of God's consistency and how it aligns with the notion of divine justice or compassion.