Contradiction with Romans 9:24
This verse includes the broader context that God calls not only the Jews but also the Gentiles, whereas Romans 9:25 specifically emphasizes calling "not my people" as His people, seemingly excluding those already considered His people.
Romans 9:24: Even us, whom he hath called, not of the Jews only, but also of the Gentiles?
Contradiction with Hosea 1:9
Hosea 1:9 indicates that the people are not God's people and that He will not be their God, which contradicts Romans 9:25, where God calls "not my people" as His people.
Hosea 1:9: Then said [God], Call his name Loammi: for ye [are] not my people, and I will not be your [God]. [Loammi: that is, Not my people]
Contradiction with Matthew 15:24
Jesus states He was sent only to the lost sheep of Israel, which contradicts Romans 9:25's implication of God's inclusive call beyond Israel.
Matthew 15:24: But he answered and said, I am not sent but unto the lost sheep of the house of Israel.
Contradiction with Amos 3:2
This verse states that only Israel has God known among the families of the earth, which can contradict Romans 9:25's broader call to those who were not previously considered His people.
Amos 3:2: You only have I known of all the families of the earth: therefore I will punish you for all your iniquities. [punish: Heb. visit upon]
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 7:6
Describes Israel as a chosen people above all others, seemingly contradicting the inclusive nature of Romans 9:25 where God calls others His people too.
Deuteronomy 7:6: For thou [art] an holy people unto the LORD thy God: the LORD thy God hath chosen thee to be a special people unto himself, above all people that [are] upon the face of the earth.
Contradiction with Isaiah 44:1
This verse emphasizes Israel as God's chosen people, which may contradict with Romans 9:25 in the sense of calling non-Israelites His people.
Isaiah 44:1: Yet now hear, O Jacob my servant; and Israel, whom I have chosen:
Contradiction with Ezekiel 5:5
States that God has set Jerusalem in the midst of the nations, as a central focus, which contrasts with Romans 9:25's broader inclusion of nations beyond Israel.
Ezekiel 5:5: Thus saith the Lord GOD; This [is] Jerusalem: I have set it in the midst of the nations and countries [that are] round about her.
Paradox #1
Romans 9:25 references God calling people "my people" who were not originally considered His people. This could be seen as a contradiction or conflict with earlier parts of the Bible where God's chosen people are specifically the Israelites. The idea here is about expanding God's covenant to include all people, which might conflict with the earlier notion of an exclusive covenant with Israel.
Paradox #2
Romans 9:25 talks about God choosing to show love and acceptance to those who were not originally considered His people. The potential contradiction or conflict here could be the notion of favoritism or selectiveness in God's love, which might seem inconsistent with the idea of an all-loving and fair deity. This could raise questions about why some people are chosen over others and how that aligns with the concept of divine justice and equality.