Contradictions and Paradoxes in Deuteronomy 17:8

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Deuteronomy 17:8 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Deuteronomy 17:8. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, when people have a big problem they can’t solve, they should go to a special place chosen by God to figure it out. This way, they can get help from wise people there to find the right answer.

Deuteronomy 17:8: If there arise a matter too hard for thee in judgment, between blood and blood, between plea and plea, and between stroke and stroke, [being] matters of controversy within thy gates: then shalt thou arise, and get thee up into the place which the LORD thy God shall choose;

Contradiction with Matthew 7:1

"Judge not, that ye be not judged" contradicts the directive in Deuteronomy 17:8 to rely on judgments made by appointed authorities for difficult cases.

Matthew 7:1: Judge not, that ye be not judged.

Contradiction with John 8:7

"He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone" contradicts the provision for capital punishment judgments in Deuteronomy 17:8.

John 8:7: So when they continued asking him, he lifted up himself, and said unto them, He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone at her.

Contradiction with James 4:12

"There is one lawgiver, who is able to save and to destroy: who art thou that judgest another?" contradicts the reliance on human judges for serious matters as outlined in Deuteronomy 17:8.

James 4:12: There is one lawgiver, who is able to save and to destroy: who art thou that judgest another?

Contradiction with Romans 14:4

"Who art thou that judgest another man's servant? to his own master he standeth or falleth" contradicts the human judgment and intervention suggested in Deuteronomy 17:8 for resolving disputes.

Romans 14:4: Who art thou that judgest another man's servant? to his own master he standeth or falleth. Yea, he shall be holden up: for God is able to make him stand.

Contradiction with Luke 6:37

"Judge not, and ye shall not be judged: condemn not, and ye shall not be condemned: forgive, and ye shall be forgiven" contradicts the legal judgments and decisions the authorities are directed to perform according to Deuteronomy 17:8.

Luke 6:37: Judge not, and ye shall not be judged: condemn not, and ye shall not be condemned: forgive, and ye shall be forgiven:

Paradox #1

The potential contradiction or conflict could be about the reliance on human judges or courts to make difficult decisions, which might be seen as inconsistent with trusting solely in divine guidance for moral clarity. This reliance on human judgement could lead to differing interpretations and potential bias, which might not align with the idea of divine justice being absolute and perfect.

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