Contradiction with Acts 10:34-35
These verses state that God shows no favoritism and accepts people from every nation who fear Him and do what is right, contradicting the idea of Israel as a uniquely chosen people.
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 3:28-29
Paul explains that there is no longer Jew or Gentile in Christ, for all are one, which conflicts with the exclusive chosenness described in Deuteronomy 14:2.
Galatians 3:28-29: 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 2:10-11
It suggests that glory, honor, and peace come to everyone who does good, emphasizing that God does not show favoritism, opposing the message of a special chosen people.
Romans 2:10-11: But glory, honour, and peace, to every man that worketh good, to the Jew first, and also to the Gentile: [Gentile: Gr. Greek]
Contradiction with Matthew 28:19
Jesus's instruction to make disciples of all nations implies a universal calling rather than a special status for one nation.
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 Colossians 3:11
It indicates that distinctions like Jew or Gentile do not matter in Christ, contrasting the unique identity given to Israel in Deuteronomy 14:2.
Colossians 3:11: Where there is neither Greek nor Jew, circumcision nor uncircumcision, Barbarian, Scythian, bond [nor] free: but Christ [is] all, and in all.
Paradox #1
Deuteronomy 14:2 could be seen as potentially contradictory to New Testament teachings that emphasize inclusivity and equality among all people, such as Galatians 3:28, which highlights that there is neither Jew nor Gentile in Christ. While Deuteronomy 14:2 emphasizes a special status for a specific group, the New Testament promotes a message of unity and equal standing before God. This could be perceived as an inconsistency in the approach to God's relationship with humanity.
Paradox #2
Deuteronomy 14:2 talks about a group of people being chosen and special. The contradiction or conflict might come from other groups or cultures that also believe they are chosen or special, leading to disagreements about who is truly favored or chosen and why. This can create tension among different religious or cultural groups who have similar beliefs about their own special status.
Paradox #3
This verse could be seen as morally inconsistent because it suggests favoritism or superiority of one group over others, which might seem in conflict with ideas of equality and universal love found elsewhere.