Contradictions and Paradoxes in Deuteronomy 12:29

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Deuteronomy 12:29 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Deuteronomy 12:29. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, God promised to help the Israelites by removing other nations from their land so the Israelites could live there. This means God wanted to give them a special place to call home.

Deuteronomy 12:29: When the LORD thy God shall cut off the nations from before thee, whither thou goest to possess them, and thou succeedest them, and dwellest in their land; [succeedest...: Heb. inheritest, or, possessest them]

Contradiction with Matthew 28:19

Deuteronomy 12:29 advises against adopting the religious practices of other nations, while Matthew 28:19 calls for spreading the faith to all nations, which could involve engaging with diverse cultures and practices.

Matthew 28:19: Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: [teach...: or, make disciples, or, Christians of all nations]

Contradiction with Acts 10:34-35

Deuteronomy 12:29 implicitly suggests exclusivity in worship practices, but Acts 10:34-35 states God accepts people from every nation, indicating inclusivity beyond the restrictions of Deuteronomy.

Acts 10:34-35: Then Peter opened [his] mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons:

Contradiction with Galatians 3:28

This verse emphasizes unity and equality among all people in Christ, going beyond the division suggested by avoiding other nations' practices in Deuteronomy 12:29.

Galatians 3:28: There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus.

Contradiction with Romans 14:5-6

Paul speaks of individual freedom in observing religious days and eating, contrasting with the strict warnings of Deuteronomy 12:29 against adopting foreign religious practices.

Romans 14:5-6: One man esteemeth one day above another: another esteemeth every day [alike]. Let every man be fully persuaded in his own mind. [fully persuaded: or, fully assured]
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