Contradictions and Paradoxes in Deuteronomy 18:8

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Deuteronomy 18:8 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Deuteronomy 18:8. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, God wanted everyone, including priests, to share what they have equally, no matter what they got from selling their family treasures. This way, everyone is treated fairly and has enough to eat.

Deuteronomy 18:8: They shall have like portions to eat, beside that which cometh of the sale of his patrimony. [that...: Heb. his sale by the fathers]

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 9:14

This verse states that those who preach the gospel should live of the gospel, which could be seen as contradicting the specified equitable material support for priests in Deuteronomy 18:8, as it implies living directly off one's ministry work.

1 Corinthians 9:14: Even so hath the Lord ordained that they which preach the gospel should live of the gospel.

Contradiction with 1 Timothy 5:18

It mentions that "the laborer is worthy of his reward," suggesting a direct reward from labor rather than equitable dues shared among priests as stated in Deuteronomy 18:8.

1 Timothy 5:18: For the scripture saith, Thou shalt not muzzle the ox that treadeth out the corn. And, The labourer [is] worthy of his reward.

Contradiction with Matthew 10:10

Instructs the disciples to rely on the provisions provided by those they minister to, which differs from the system of obtaining portions as described in Deuteronomy 18:8.

Matthew 10:10: Nor scrip for [your] journey, neither two coats, neither shoes, nor yet staves: for the workman is worthy of his meat. [staves: Gr. a staff]
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