Contradiction with Hebrews 8:12
It speaks of God's mercy and forgiveness, contrasting the concept of retribution present in Romans 11:9.
Hebrews 8:12: For I will be merciful to their unrighteousness, and their sins and their iniquities will I remember no more.
Contradiction with Matthew 7:7
It emphasizes seeking and receiving from God, contrasting the imagery of stumbling blocks in Romans 11:9.
Matthew 7:7: Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you:
Contradiction with James 1:5
It offers wisdom to those who ask, contrasting the idea of a snare or trap as mentioned in Romans 11:9.
James 1:5: If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all [men] liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.
Contradiction with John 3:17
It highlights salvation rather than judgment or stumbling, as seen in Romans 11:9.
John 3:17: For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.
Paradox #1
The contradiction or inconsistency could arise from the verse depicting a punishment or a stumbling block being set for some people. This might conflict with the idea of a loving and all-forgiving God, as it suggests a deliberate placement of obstacles in one's path, which some might view as inconsistent with grace and mercy.