Contradiction with Hebrews 6:17-18
These verses highlight the immutability of God's counsel and the impossibility for God to lie, which contrasts with the implication of God’s disappointment and change of intent in Psalms 106:26.
Hebrews 6:17-18: Wherein God, willing more abundantly to shew unto the heirs of promise the immutability of his counsel, confirmed [it] by an oath: [confirmed...: Gr. interposed himself by]
Contradiction with Numbers 23:19
This verse states that God is not a man that He should lie or repent, which contradicts the notion of God changing His intention in Psalms 106:26.
Numbers 23:19: God [is] not a man, that he should lie; neither the son of man, that he should repent: hath he said, and shall he not do [it]? or hath he spoken, and shall he not make it good?
Paradox #1
Psalms 106:26 mentions God's decision to let the Israelites die in the wilderness as a consequence of their actions. A potential contradiction arises when comparing this to other biblical accounts, such as those in Numbers, which also discuss the Israelites' time in the desert. The timing and the extent of God's punishment may seem inconsistent between these accounts, leading to varied interpretations of the event's details and sequence.
Paradox #2
The contradiction or conflict in Psalms 106:26 could involve the contrast between God's love and mercy versus the act of punishment and wrath. On one hand, God is often described as forgiving and compassionate, but on the other, He enacts severe judgments against His people. This tension creates a conflict in understanding how punishment aligns with divine love and mercy.