Contradictions and Paradoxes in Deuteronomy 18:16

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Deuteronomy 18:16 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Deuteronomy 18:16. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Deuteronomy, the people were scared and told God they didn’t want to hear His voice or see the big fire anymore because they thought they might die. God listened to them because He understood their fear.

Deuteronomy 18:16: According to all that thou desiredst of the LORD thy God in Horeb in the day of the assembly, saying, Let me not hear again the voice of the LORD my God, neither let me see this great fire any more, that I die not.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 29:11

This verse speaks of a hopeful future promised by God, whereas Deuteronomy 18:16 reflects the people's fear and desire to avoid hearing God's voice directly again.

Jeremiah 29:11: For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. [expected...: Heb. end and expectation]

Contradiction with Exodus 33:11

This verse describes God speaking to Moses face to face, in contrast with Deuteronomy 18:16, where the people requested not to hear God directly due to fear.

Exodus 33:11: And the LORD spake unto Moses face to face, as a man speaketh unto his friend. And he turned again into the camp: but his servant Joshua, the son of Nun, a young man, departed not out of the tabernacle.

Contradiction with Isaiah 55:6

This verse encourages seeking the Lord, contradicting the people's wish in Deuteronomy 18:16 to avoid direct communication with God.

Isaiah 55:6: Seek ye the LORD while he may be found, call ye upon him while he is near:

Contradiction with Hebrews 12:29

This verse describes God as a consuming fire, suggesting an aspect of divine power and awe that aligns with the fear expressed in Deuteronomy 18:16 but stands in contrast to people wanting to avoid direct contact.

Hebrews 12:29: For our God [is] a consuming fire.

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 3:10

Samuel eagerly responds to God's call, in contrast to the people's fear of hearing God directly in Deuteronomy 18:16.

1 Samuel 3:10: And the LORD came, and stood, and called as at other times, Samuel, Samuel. Then Samuel answered, Speak; for thy servant heareth.
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