Contradictions and Paradoxes in Deuteronomy 12:17

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Deuteronomy 12:17 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Deuteronomy 12:17. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, God wants people to save special gifts like crops and animals and only eat them in a special place to honor Him. This shows that these gifts are important and should be shared with everyone in a way that makes God happy.

Deuteronomy 12:17: Thou mayest not eat within thy gates the tithe of thy corn, or of thy wine, or of thy oil, or the firstlings of thy herds or of thy flock, nor any of thy vows which thou vowest, nor thy freewill offerings, or heave offering of thine hand:

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 14:23

This verse instructs to eat the tithe of corn, wine, and oil in the presence of the Lord, whereas Deuteronomy 12:17 prohibits eating these within your gates.

Deuteronomy 14:23: And thou shalt eat before the LORD thy God, in the place which he shall choose to place his name there, the tithe of thy corn, of thy wine, and of thine oil, and the firstlings of thy herds and of thy flocks; that thou mayest learn to fear the LORD thy God always.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 12:21

This verse allows slaughter and eating meat within your gates if the place God chooses is too far, whereas Deuteronomy 12:17 emphasizes consuming offerings only at the chosen place.

Deuteronomy 12:21: If the place which the LORD thy God hath chosen to put his name there be too far from thee, then thou shalt kill of thy herd and of thy flock, which the LORD hath given thee, as I have commanded thee, and thou shalt eat in thy gates whatsoever thy soul lusteth after.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 15:20

This verse allows eating of the firstling within your gates, contradicting the prohibition in Deuteronomy 12:17.

Deuteronomy 15:20: Thou shalt eat [it] before the LORD thy God year by year in the place which the LORD shall choose, thou and thy household.

Contradiction with Matthew 15:11

This verse states what goes into the mouth does not defile a man, implying freedom in eating, whereas Deuteronomy 12:17 imposes restrictions on consuming tithes and offerings within gates.

Matthew 15:11: Not that which goeth into the mouth defileth a man; but that which cometh out of the mouth, this defileth a man.

Paradox #1

This verse could be seen as contradictory when compared to passages that suggest offerings and tithes can be shared or consumed by the giver, like in Deuteronomy 14:23-27, which indicates flexibility for consuming the tithe in a celebratory meal. This could create confusion about whether offerings must be strictly set aside or if they're allowed for personal consumption under certain conditions.

Paradox #2

The potential contradiction or conflict might arise from the idea that certain religious or ritual practices are heavily restricted or centralized, which could be seen as limiting personal freedom or individual expressions of faith. This could be inconsistent with the broader moral teachings that emphasize a personal relationship with the divine or individual moral responsibility.

← Deuteronomy 12:16
Share
Deuteronomy 12:18 →
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.