Contradiction with Jonah 1:3
Jonah attempted to flee from God's presence, illustrating a contradiction to the idea that God's will is always accomplished as it suggests human actions can resist God's intentions.
Jonah 1:3: But Jonah rose up to flee unto Tarshish from the presence of the LORD, and went down to Joppa; and he found a ship going to Tarshish: so he paid the fare thereof, and went down into it, to go with them unto Tarshish from the presence of the LORD.
Contradiction with Matthew 23:37
Jesus lamented over Jerusalem, expressing a desire to gather its children, yet they were not willing, suggesting human will can oppose God's desires.
Matthew 23:37: O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, [thou] that killest the prophets, and stonest them which are sent unto thee, how often would I have gathered thy children together, even as a hen gathereth her chickens under [her] wings, and ye would not!
Contradiction with Genesis 18:25
Abraham questions God's justice, implying that God's actions can be questioned or challenged, contrasting with the notion that God's actions are beyond reproach or contradiction.
Genesis 18:25: That be far from thee to do after this manner, to slay the righteous with the wicked: and that the righteous should be as the wicked, that be far from thee: Shall not the Judge of all the earth do right?
Contradiction with 2 Peter 3:9
This verse implies that God is patient and not willing for any to perish, yet people still perish, suggesting a contradiction with the idea that God’s will is always done.
2 Peter 3:9: The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.
Contradiction with Mark 6:5
Jesus was unable to perform many miracles in Nazareth due to their unbelief, indicating that human lack of faith can limit divine action.
Mark 6:5: And he could there do no mighty work, save that he laid his hands upon a few sick folk, and healed [them].
Contradiction with Ezekiel 22:30
God sought a person to stand in the gap but found none, suggesting that His will can depend on human cooperation, which may not always be forthcoming.
Ezekiel 22:30: And I sought for a man among them, that should make up the hedge, and stand in the gap before me for the land, that I should not destroy it: but I found none.
Contradiction with Isaiah 66:4
God chooses to do things that the people did not delight in, indicating actions contrary to what might be expected or desired.
Isaiah 66:4: I also will choose their delusions, and will bring their fears upon them; because when I called, none did answer; when I spake, they did not hear: but they did evil before mine eyes, and chose [that] in which I delighted not. [delusions: or, devices]
Paradox #1
Psalms 115:3 suggests that God does whatever He pleases. The contradiction or conflict might arise in the context of free will and the problem of evil. If God has the power to do anything, some people might question why suffering and injustice exist in the world. This creates a tension between God's omnipotence and human concepts of morality and justice.