Contradiction with Matthew 5:39
This verse advises not resisting evil and turning the other cheek, whereas Psalms 106:30 mentions Phinehas taking action to stop a plague, suggesting the importance of active intervention.
Matthew 5:39: But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.
Contradiction with Romans 12:19
This verse says vengeance belongs to the Lord, implying people should not take retaliatory actions, unlike Phinehas' act referenced in Psalms 106:30.
Romans 12:19: Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but [rather] give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance [is] mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.
Contradiction with 1 Peter 3:9
This verse encourages not returning evil for evil, which contrasts with Phinehas taking action against wrongdoing in Psalms 106:30.
1 Peter 3:9: Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing.
Contradiction with Proverbs 20:22
This verse advises waiting on the Lord to save you rather than repaying evil, which contradicts Phinehas' direct intervention to stop a plague in Psalms 106:30.
Proverbs 20:22: Say not thou, I will recompense evil; [but] wait on the LORD, and he shall save thee.
Contradiction with James 1:20
This verse suggests that human anger does not produce righteousness, opposing the idea of Phinehas' zealous act leading to righteousness in Psalms 106:30.
James 1:20: For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God.
Paradox #1
Psalms 106:30 refers to an event involving Phinehas and a plague. The inconsistency arises when comparing the details of this event to the parallel account in Numbers 25, particularly regarding the timeline and actions that ended the plague. While Psalms credits Phinehas for stopping the plague through a specific action, the surrounding context and sequence of events in Numbers might not align perfectly, leading to questions about the narrative consistency between the two accounts.
Paradox #2
The contradiction or inconsistency in Psalms 106:30 could involve the interpretation of immediate punishment or violence as a means to achieve justice or stop wrongdoing. This might conflict with other teachings in the Bible that emphasize forgiveness, patience, or non-violence. This can lead to debate on when, if ever, such actions are justified.