Contradictions and Paradoxes in Deuteronomy 11:31

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Deuteronomy 11:31 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Deuteronomy 11:31. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, God is telling the people that they will cross a river called Jordan to live in a special place He is giving them. They will make this new land their home and stay there.

Deuteronomy 11:31: For ye shall pass over Jordan to go in to possess the land which the LORD your God giveth you, and ye shall possess it, and dwell therein.

Contradiction with Joshua 23:13

This verse states that God will not continue to drive out the nations, contradicting Deuteronomy 11:31 which promises entry and possession of the land.

Joshua 23:13: Know for a certainty that the LORD your God will no more drive out [any of] these nations from before you; but they shall be snares and traps unto you, and scourges in your sides, and thorns in your eyes, until ye perish from off this good land which the LORD your God hath given you.

Contradiction with Judges 2:3

Here, God says He will not drive out the other nations, contradicting the promise of easy possession in Deuteronomy 11:31.

Judges 2:3: Wherefore I also said, I will not drive them out from before you; but they shall be [as thorns] in your sides, and their gods shall be a snare unto you.

Contradiction with Numbers 14:34

This verse speaks of wandering for forty years and not entering the land, while Deuteronomy 11:31 promises imminent entry.

Numbers 14:34: After the number of the days in which ye searched the land, [even] forty days, each day for a year, shall ye bear your iniquities, [even] forty years, and ye shall know my breach of promise. [breach...: or, altering of my purpose]

Contradiction with Hebrews 3:19

Indicates that the Israelites could not enter the Promised Land due to unbelief, contrary to Deuteronomy 11:31's promise.

Hebrews 3:19: So we see that they could not enter in because of unbelief.

Contradiction with Psalm 95:11

Confirms that some were sworn not to enter God’s rest, which conflicts with the promise of possession in Deuteronomy 11:31.

Psalm 95:11: Unto whom I sware in my wrath that they should not enter into my rest. [that...: Heb. if they enter into my rest]
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