Contradiction with Matthew 5:5
"Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth." - Contradicts the notion of longevity tied to obedience in Deuteronomy 11:21 by suggesting meekness, not adherence to laws, leads to inheritance.
Matthew 5:5: Blessed [are] the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 9:2
"All things come alike to all: there is one event to the righteous, and to the wicked..." - Contradicts the specific promise of prolonged days for obedience in Deuteronomy 11:21 by indicating that both the righteous and the wicked experience the same events.
Ecclesiastes 9:2: All [things come] alike to all: [there is] one event to the righteous, and to the wicked; to the good and to the clean, and to the unclean; to him that sacrificeth, and to him that sacrificeth not: as [is] the good, so [is] the sinner; [and] he that sweareth, as [he] that feareth an oath.
Contradiction with Job 21:7
"Wherefore do the wicked live, become old, yea, are mighty in power?" - Contradicts by showing that long life and power can occur regardless of obedience to God’s commands.
Job 21:7: Wherefore do the wicked live, become old, yea, are mighty in power?
Contradiction with Psalm 73:3-5
"For I was envious at the foolish, when I saw the prosperity of the wicked. For there are no bands in their death: but their strength is firm." - Contradicts by highlighting that wicked individuals also experience prosperity and longevity, opposing the promise of Deuteronomy 11:21 that ties such blessings to obedience.
Psalm 73:3-5: For I was envious at the foolish, [when] I saw the prosperity of the wicked.
Contradiction with Matthew 24:35
"Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall not pass away." - Contradicts the idea of longevity on earth in Deuteronomy 11:21 by emphasizing the temporary nature of heaven and earth.
Matthew 24:35: Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall not pass away.
Paradox #1
Deuteronomy 11:21 talks about the promise of a long life on the land given by God if the people follow His commandments. A potential contradiction could be that this promise of a long life may not align with the reality that good or obedient people sometimes face early deaths, while those who are not obedient may live long lives. This could create confusion or feelings of unfairness about divine justice or the reliability of divine promises.