Contradictions and Paradoxes in Deuteronomy 10:20

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Deuteronomy 10:20 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Deuteronomy 10:20. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, this verse means that you should love and respect God, listen to Him and keep Him close to your heart, and always speak truthfully using His name.

Deuteronomy 10:20: Thou shalt fear the LORD thy God; him shalt thou serve, and to him shalt thou cleave, and swear by his name.

Contradiction with Matthew 4:10

This verse states, "Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve," which aligns with Deuteronomy 10:20, but it can be seen as contradictory because Deuteronomy 10:20 also includes the phrase "swear by his name" which is not mentioned in Matthew 4:10, suggesting a more focused form of worship without the act of swearing by God's name.

Matthew 4:10: Then saith Jesus unto him, Get thee hence, Satan: for it is written, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:34

This verse advises "Swear not at all," which contradicts Deuteronomy 10:20, which says, "and swear by his name." This suggests a prohibition against all oaths, including those by God's name, differing from the tradition in Deuteronomy.

Matthew 5:34: But I say unto you, Swear not at all; neither by heaven; for it is God's throne:

Paradox #1

The contradiction or conflict could arise if someone believes in respecting all paths or religions equally, but this verse specifically emphasizes loyalty and faithfulness to one deity. This might be seen as inconsistent with a more inclusive or pluralistic viewpoint that values multiple religious perspectives.

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