Contradiction with Acts 5:29
This verse emphasizes obeying God rather than men, which might contrast with the idea of having to heed a human prophet.
Acts 5:29: Then Peter and the [other] apostles answered and said, We ought to obey God rather than men.
Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:20
It talks about individual responsibility for sin, which could contrast with the collective accountability implied in Deuteronomy 18:19.
Ezekiel 18:20: The soul that sinneth, it shall die. The son shall not bear the iniquity of the father, neither shall the father bear the iniquity of the son: the righteousness of the righteous shall be upon him, and the wickedness of the wicked shall be upon him.
Contradiction with Galatians 1:8
It emphasizes not following any contrary gospel, even if spoken by an angel, contrasting the idea of listening to all that a prophet might speak.
Galatians 1:8: But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed.
Contradiction with 1 John 4:1
This verse advises testing the spirits to see if they are from God, suggesting skepticism instead of immediate obedience.
1 John 4:1: Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world.
Contradiction with Matthew 7:15
Warns against false prophets, implying that simply obeying a prophet may not be wise, contradicting the universal obedience suggested in Deuteronomy 18:19.
Matthew 7:15: Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves.
Paradox #1
This verse could be seen as inconsistent when compared to other parts of the Bible that emphasize forgiveness and mercy. While Deuteronomy 18:19 speaks of consequences for not listening to the prophet, other sections focus on God's willingness to forgive those who repent. This might seem like different approaches to dealing with disobedience.
Paradox #2
The contradiction in this verse could be seen in the demand for strict obedience to God's words, which may conflict with the concept of free will. This raises questions about the balance between divine command and individual choice.