Contradiction with Exodus 20:3
This verse commands worship of no other gods, contradicting the act of joining with Baalpeor in Psalms 106:28.
Exodus 20:3: Thou shalt have no other gods before me.
Contradiction with Isaiah 45:5
This verse states there is no God beside the Lord, contrasting the worship of Baalpeor in Psalms 106:28.
Isaiah 45:5: I [am] the LORD, and [there is] none else, [there is] no God beside me: I girded thee, though thou hast not known me:
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 6:14
Warns against following other gods, conflicting with the idolatry in Psalms 106:28.
Deuteronomy 6:14: Ye shall not go after other gods, of the gods of the people which [are] round about you;
Contradiction with Jeremiah 25:6
Instructs not to go after other gods, opposing the actions described in Psalms 106:28.
Jeremiah 25:6: And go not after other gods to serve them, and to worship them, and provoke me not to anger with the works of your hands; and I will do you no hurt.
Contradiction with Hosea 13:4
Emphasizes knowing no God but the Lord, which contradicts the allegiance to Baalpeor in Psalms 106:28.
Hosea 13:4: Yet I [am] the LORD thy God from the land of Egypt, and thou shalt know no god but me: for [there is] no saviour beside me.
Contradiction with 1 Kings 18:21
Elijah challenges the people to choose between the Lord and Baal, highlighting the conflict with idol worship in Psalms 106:28.
1 Kings 18:21: And Elijah came unto all the people, and said, How long halt ye between two opinions? if the LORD [be] God, follow him: but if Baal, [then] follow him. And the people answered him not a word. [opinions: or, thoughts]
Paradox #1
Psalms 106:28 refers to an event involving the Israelites worshiping Baal of Peor during their wilderness journey, which is an act of idolatry. A potential contradiction or inconsistency could be in the details of where and how these events occurred, as different biblical texts might describe the idolatrous acts and the associated plague differently. Additionally, archaeological and historical records outside the Bible do not provide evidence for these specific events, leading to questions about their historical accuracy.
Paradox #2
Psalms 106:28 discusses the Israelites worshiping false gods, which is seen as a contradiction to the belief in worshiping only one true God. This can be viewed as a moral inconsistency because it goes against the core commandment of being faithful to God alone.