It’s inferred. True, He’s all knowing. Joshua 1 24-15 highlights free choice in faith without coercion. Boethius, Aquians Boyd and Sanders all discuss this paradox you mentioned. I looked it up and I can’t currently solve it, but interesting points. I’ll have to take a deep dive on this because I’m currently convinced the Bible is the word of God.
@JayDyer I see this everywhere in media and have personally experienced this. I point out the slanted anti-christian ethos by the you know who's and I'm told by everyone that I'm either stupid, antisemetic or get eye rolls by my wife for her watching the garbage that they produce.