Contradictions and Paradoxes in Deuteronomy 18:17

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Deuteronomy 18:17 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Deuteronomy 18:17. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, God thought the people did a good job by speaking what they said. God was happy with what they asked for.

Deuteronomy 18:17: And the LORD said unto me, They have well [spoken that] which they have spoken.

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 8:7

This verse suggests that God allowed the people to reject His direct rule in favor of a king, which contradicts the idea of God affirming their request in Deuteronomy 18:17, where He seemed supportive of raising a prophet for guidance.

1 Samuel 8:7: And the LORD said unto Samuel, Hearken unto the voice of the people in all that they say unto thee: for they have not rejected thee, but they have rejected me, that I should not reign over them.

Contradiction with Hosea 13:11

God expressing regret by giving a king in anger contrasts with Deuteronomy 18:17, where God seems approving of granting the people's desire for prophetic guidance.

Hosea 13:11: I gave thee a king in mine anger, and took [him] away in my wrath.

Contradiction with 1 Kings 22:20-23

Here God allows a lying spirit to influence a prophet, which contradicts His approval in Deuteronomy 18:17 for raising a truthful prophet like Moses to guide the people.

1 Kings 22:20-23: And the LORD said, Who shall persuade Ahab, that he may go up and fall at Ramothgilead? And one said on this manner, and another said on that manner. [persuade: or, deceive]

Contradiction with Jeremiah 23:21

God states that He did not send certain prophets who proclaimed His word, contradicting Deuteronomy 18:17, where God approves the people's desire for a true prophetic voice.

Jeremiah 23:21: I have not sent these prophets, yet they ran: I have not spoken to them, yet they prophesied.

Contradiction with Ezekiel 14:9

This verse describes God deceiving a prophet, contradicting Deuteronomy 18:17, where God affirms a genuine request for prophetic truthfulness.

Ezekiel 14:9: And if the prophet be deceived when he hath spoken a thing, I the LORD have deceived that prophet, and I will stretch out my hand upon him, and will destroy him from the midst of my people Israel.
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