Contradiction with Exodus 20:13
Where Psalms 106:29 describes the provocation of God and the subsequent plague as a result of sin, Exodus 20:13 commands "Thou shalt not kill," emphasizing the preservation of life rather than its destruction.
Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.
Contradiction with James 1:13
Psalms 106:29 indicates punishment from God for wrongdoing, while James 1:13 states that God does not tempt anyone with evil, suggesting He doesn't bring about evil consequences.
James 1:13: Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God: for God cannot be tempted with evil, neither tempteth he any man: [evil: or, evils]
Contradiction with Matthew 5:44
While Psalms 106:29 results in death for provocation, Matthew 5:44 encourages loving enemies and doing good, focusing on forgiveness rather than punishment.
Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;
Contradiction with 1 John 4:8
Psalms 106:29 depicts God responding with a plague, whereas 1 John 4:8 describes God as love, highlighting compassion over retribution.
1 John 4:8: He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love.
Contradiction with Romans 5:8
In contrast to the punishment seen in Psalms 106:29, Romans 5:8 shows God's love and forgiveness by Christ dying for sinners, even while they were still sinning.
Romans 5:8: But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.
Paradox #1
This verse involves the anger of God due to the people's actions, which conflicts with the notion of God's mercy and forgiveness. The contradiction arises from the tension between divine wrath and the expectation of divine compassion.