Contradictions and Paradoxes in Deuteronomy 10:7

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Deuteronomy 10:7 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Deuteronomy 10:7. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Deuteronomy, this verse tells us about a journey the Israelites took. It highlights how they traveled from one place to another, where there was a lot of water, which was a good and refreshing thing for them.

Deuteronomy 10:7: From thence they journeyed unto Gudgodah; and from Gudgodah to Jotbath, a land of rivers of waters.

Contradiction with Numbers 33:31

While Deuteronomy 10:7 mentions the journey from “Gudgodah to Jotbath,” Numbers 33:31 lists “Moseroth to Benejaakan” as a stop, which suggests inconsistency in the order or naming of encampments.

Numbers 33:31: And they departed from Moseroth, and pitched in Benejaakan.

Contradiction with Numbers 10:33

Deuteronomy speaks of stages in the journey, but Numbers 10:33 describes the arc leading them for three days’ journey without mentioning specific locations, creating a different narrative focus or sequence.

Numbers 10:33: And they departed from the mount of the LORD three days' journey: and the ark of the covenant of the LORD went before them in the three days' journey, to search out a resting place for them.

Contradiction with Exodus 17:1

Exodus 17:1 mentions "the children of Israel's journey and encampment by Rephidim," which is not mentioned in Deuteronomy 10:7, leading to ambiguity in their route.

Exodus 17:1: And all the congregation of the children of Israel journeyed from the wilderness of Sin, after their journeys, according to the commandment of the LORD, and pitched in Rephidim: and [there was] no water for the people to drink.

Paradox #1

There is an inconsistency regarding the places mentioned in Deuteronomy 10:7 when compared to other biblical accounts, specifically in Numbers 33. The sequence of locations and events related to the Israelites' journey differs between these passages, leading to confusion about the exact order and details of the travels.

← Deuteronomy 10:6
Share
Deuteronomy 10:8 →
Disclaimer: The content provided at PolarBible.com is for educational purposes only. Readers have the full right to agree or disagree with the interpretations and conclusions presented. We take no responsibility for any actions or decisions taken based on the information shared as Polar Verses.