Contradiction with Leviticus 19:26
Leviticus 19:26 forbids certain practices like enchantment and astrology, whereas Deuteronomy 18:12 categorizes those who do such things as abominations, indicating a stronger condemnation.
Leviticus 19:26: Ye shall not eat [any thing] with the blood: neither shall ye use enchantment, nor observe times.
Contradiction with 1 Samuel 28:7
In 1 Samuel 28:7, Saul seeks a woman with a familiar spirit for guidance, contradicting Deuteronomy 18:12, which indicates consulting such individuals is abominable.
1 Samuel 28:7: Then said Saul unto his servants, Seek me a woman that hath a familiar spirit, that I may go to her, and enquire of her. And his servants said to him, Behold, [there is] a woman that hath a familiar spirit at Endor.
Contradiction with 2 Kings 21:6
King Manasseh's actions, such as making his son pass through fire and dealing with spirits, are directly called evil, whereas Deuteronomy 18:12 claims such practices are abominations leading to dispossession.
2 Kings 21:6: And he made his son pass through the fire, and observed times, and used enchantments, and dealt with familiar spirits and wizards: he wrought much wickedness in the sight of the LORD, to provoke [him] to anger.
Contradiction with Isaiah 47:13
Isaiah 47:13 speaks to reliance on astrologers, indicating futility rather than the abominability described in Deuteronomy 18:12 for such practices.
Isaiah 47:13: Thou art wearied in the multitude of thy counsels. Let now the astrologers, the stargazers, the monthly prognosticators, stand up, and save thee from [these things] that shall come upon thee. [astrologers: Heb. viewers of the heavens] [the monthly...: Heb. that give knowledge concerning the months]
Contradiction with Acts 8:9-11
Acts 8:9-11 describes Simon, a sorcerer, as someone who bewitched the people, eliciting marvel rather than being termed an abomination as in Deuteronomy 18:12.
Acts 8:9-11: But there was a certain man, called Simon, which beforetime in the same city used sorcery, and bewitched the people of Samaria, giving out that himself was some great one:
Paradox #1
Deuteronomy 18:12 may appear to conflict with the idea of a loving and forgiving God, as the verse strongly denounces certain practices and states that people who do them are detestable to God. This might seem inconsistent with the overall biblical message of forgiveness and redemption.
Paradox #2
This verse discusses practices considered detestable, such as divination or seeking omens. A potential contradiction is that certain practices condemned here appear elsewhere in the Bible with key figures using them, like casting lots or interpreting dreams, creating inconsistency in application.
Paradox #3
Deuteronomy 18:12 talks about avoiding certain practices because they are detestable. A contradiction could arise if these practices were considered acceptable or even encouraged elsewhere in the Biblical text or cultural context. This inconsistency can create confusion about what is truly right or wrong, as it may seem like the rules change depending on the situation or interpretation.