Contradiction with Exodus 20:3
This verse commands that there should be no other gods before God, while Psalms 106:19 references the making of a calf idol, which contradicts this commandment.
Exodus 20:3: Thou shalt have no other gods before me.
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 5:8-9
These verses prohibit the making of graven images and worshiping them, contradicting Psalms 106:19 where a calf idol is made and worshiped.
Deuteronomy 5:8-9: Thou shalt not make thee [any] graven image, [or] any likeness [of any thing] that [is] in heaven above, or that [is] in the earth beneath, or that [is] in the waters beneath the earth:
Contradiction with Isaiah 42:8
This verse states that God will not give His glory to another or His praise to idols, which contradicts the idol worship mentioned in Psalms 106:19.
Isaiah 42:8: I [am] the LORD: that [is] my name: and my glory will I not give to another, neither my praise to graven images.
Contradiction with Romans 1:23
This verse speaks against changing the glory of the incorruptible God into images resembling corruptible beings, which contradicts the idol-making described in Psalms 106:19.
Romans 1:23: And changed the glory of the uncorruptible God into an image made like to corruptible man, and to birds, and fourfooted beasts, and creeping things.
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 10:7
This verse warns against idolatry, citing the incident in the wilderness, which directly relates to the events in Psalms 106:19, where an idol is made and worshiped.
1 Corinthians 10:7: Neither be ye idolaters, as [were] some of them; as it is written, The people sat down to eat and drink, and rose up to play.
Paradox #1
The contradiction or inconsistency lies in the event described: it refers to the Israelites making a golden calf, which parallels the story in Exodus about idol worship at Mount Sinai. However, the timing and details of these events in different texts can sometimes lead to confusion or differing interpretations about what happened and when.
Paradox #2
The contradiction or conflict in this situation could arise from the idea of worshiping an idol, like a calf, which goes against the biblical commandment of worshiping only one God. This can seem inconsistent with teachings that stress exclusive devotion to a single deity.