Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:32
This verse states that God does not take pleasure in the death of anyone, which seems to contradict the celebration of the death of the Egyptian firstborns in Psalms 136:10.
Ezekiel 18:32: For I have no pleasure in the death of him that dieth, saith the Lord GOD: wherefore turn [yourselves], and live ye. [yourselves: or, others]
Contradiction with Matthew 5:44
Jesus instructs to love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, which contrasts with the celebration of the destruction of enemies in Psalms 136:10.
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 Romans 12:19
This verse emphasizes leaving vengeance to God and refraining from personal retaliation, whereas Psalms 136:10 highlights God's act of vengeance as praiseworthy.
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 John 4:8
Declares that God is love, which might contrast with the act of killing represented in Psalms 136:10.
1 John 4:8: He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love.
Contradiction with Proverbs 24:17
Advises not to rejoice when enemies fall, in contrast to the praise given in Psalms 136:10 for God's actions against the Egyptians.
Proverbs 24:17: Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth, and let not thine heart be glad when he stumbleth:
Contradiction with Jonah 4:11
Shows God's compassion for the city of Nineveh, which contrasts with the lack of compassion for the Egyptians in Psalms 136:10.
Jonah 4:11: And should not I spare Nineveh, that great city, wherein are more than sixscore thousand persons that cannot discern between their right hand and their left hand; and [also] much cattle?
Paradox #1
The verse describes a powerful act of God's judgment. Some people might see a contradiction or conflict in the depiction of a loving and merciful God taking such a severe action. It raises questions about how to reconcile God's justice with His compassion and mercy.
Paradox #2
The potential contradiction in Psalms 136:10 could be related to the portrayal of God's loving nature versus the act of causing harm to others. Some might see a conflict between the idea of an all-loving God and the actions described. This can raise questions about the nature of divine justice and mercy.
Paradox #3
One possible scientific inconsistency with that verse is the mention of the event where all firstborns in Egypt were killed. Scientifically, there is no evidence or natural explanation for such a widespread, targeted phenomenon occurring as described. It conflicts with our understanding of history and biology, as there are no records or evidence of a sudden, unexplained event causing the death of firstborns specifically.
Paradox #4
This verse describes an action of God that involves causing harm to others, which can seem inconsistent with the idea of God as purely loving and merciful. The moral conflict arises from the juxtaposition of divine compassion with acts that involve suffering or harm, challenging the understanding of a consistently benevolent deity.