Contradictions and Paradoxes in Deuteronomy 17:2

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Deuteronomy 17:2 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Deuteronomy 17:2. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, if someone in your town does something really wrong against what God has told them, it's very serious because they are breaking an important promise with God. Christians believe it's important to follow God's rules and live the way He wants.

Deuteronomy 17:2: If there be found among you, within any of thy gates which the LORD thy God giveth thee, man or woman, that hath wrought wickedness in the sight of the LORD thy God, in transgressing his covenant,

Contradiction with John 3:17

This verse speaks of God not sending His Son to condemn the world, which contrasts with Deuteronomy 17:2 that describes the necessity of investigating and condemning wrongdoing among God's people.

John 3:17: For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.

Contradiction with Romans 12:19

Here, believers are advised to leave vengeance to God, contrasting the directive in Deuteronomy 17:2 which involves community judgment and action against evil.

Romans 12:19: Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but [rather] give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance [is] mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:39

Jesus instructs to not resist an evil person, which contradicts Deuteronomy 17:2 where action is taken to address and eliminate evil.

Matthew 5:39: But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.

Paradox #1

This verse deals with punishing individuals for worshiping other gods, which can seem harsh and unforgiving. The contradiction arises because it conflicts with the ideas of forgiveness, mercy, and freedom of belief that are emphasized elsewhere in religious teachings. It presents a tension between strict adherence to religious laws and the broader values of compassion and understanding.

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