Contradiction with Galatians 3:28
Deuteronomy 16:12 speaks to remembering the servitude in Egypt and observing statutes as a nation; Galatians 3:28 emphasizes there is no division between Jew and Greek, suggesting a different focus on unity in Christ beyond national identity.
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 Colossians 2:16-17
Deuteronomy 16:12 underlines the importance of observing specific statutes and feasts, while Colossians 2:16-17 states that no one should be judged on such observances, suggesting they are a shadow of things to come with Christ.
Colossians 2:16-17: Let no man therefore judge you in meat, or in drink, or in respect of an holyday, or of the new moon, or of the sabbath [days]: [in meat...: or, for eating and drinking] [respect: or, part]
Contradiction with Hebrews 10:1
Deuteronomy 16:12 involves adhering to the law and its rituals, whereas Hebrews 10:1 points out that the law, having only a shadow of good things to come, can never make the worshippers perfect.
Hebrews 10:1: For the law having a shadow of good things to come, [and] not the very image of the things, can never with those sacrifices which they offered year by year continually make the comers thereunto perfect.
Paradox #1
The contradiction in Deuteronomy 16:12 could be seen in the expectation to remember past slavery and act fairly, while other parts of the text show laws that include forms of servitude. This can seem inconsistent, as the text calls for empathy and justice while accepting practices that might not align with those values.