Contradictions and Paradoxes in Deuteronomy 19:1

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Deuteronomy 19:1 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Deuteronomy 19:1. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, God will help His people by giving them a new place to live and new homes when they follow Him. God's people will move into the land where other people lived before, and it will become their own.

Deuteronomy 19:1: When the LORD thy God hath cut off the nations, whose land the LORD thy God giveth thee, and thou succeedest them, and dwellest in their cities, and in their houses; [succeedest: Heb. inheritest, or, possessest]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:38-39

Deuteronomy 19:1 discusses laws related to cities of refuge, while Matthew 5:38-39 encourages turning the other cheek instead of seeking refuge from justice.

Matthew 5:38-39: Ye have heard that it hath been said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth:

Contradiction with Exodus 21:23-24

Deuteronomy 19:1 establishes cities of refuge for unintentional manslayers, but Exodus 21:23-24 prescribes strict retaliation, implying no refuge for the guilty.

Exodus 21:23-24: And if [any] mischief follow, then thou shalt give life for life,

Contradiction with Numbers 35:16-21

Deuteronomy 19:1 speaks of refuge cities for accidental killers, whereas Numbers 35:16-21 outlines when a killer should be put to death without refuge.

Numbers 35:16-21: And if he smite him with an instrument of iron, so that he die, he [is] a murderer: the murderer shall surely be put to death.

Contradiction with Joshua 20:1-3

Deuteronomy 19:1 institutes cities for refuge, but Joshua 20:1-3 adds specific boundaries and procedural instructions, potentially conflicting on governance details.

Joshua 20:1-3: The LORD also spake unto Joshua, saying,

Contradiction with Leviticus 24:19-20

Deuteronomy 19:1 suggests protection for some accused persons, conflicting with Leviticus 24:19-20's endorsement of equal retribution without mention of refuge.

Leviticus 24:19-20: And if a man cause a blemish in his neighbour; as he hath done, so shall it be done to him;
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