Contradictions and Paradoxes in Deuteronomy 1:21

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Deuteronomy 1:21 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Deuteronomy 1:21. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, God told the people that He had given them a special land, and they should go take it without being scared or sad, because He promised it to them. Moses wanted them to trust God and be brave.

Deuteronomy 1:21: Behold, the LORD thy God hath set the land before thee: go up [and] possess [it], as the LORD God of thy fathers hath said unto thee; fear not, neither be discouraged.

Contradiction with Numbers 13:31

This verse contradicts Deuteronomy 1:21 by showing that the spies discouraged the people from taking the land, claiming they were not able to go up against the people because they were stronger.

Numbers 13:31: But the men that went up with him said, We be not able to go up against the people; for they [are] stronger than we.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 1:26

This verse contradicts Deuteronomy 1:21 by showing that the Israelites refused to go up and possess the land, rebelling against the command of the Lord.

Deuteronomy 1:26: Notwithstanding ye would not go up, but rebelled against the commandment of the LORD your God:

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 1:28

This verse contradicts Deuteronomy 1:21 because it reflects the people's fear and doubt regarding the strength and stature of the inhabitants of the land, leading to their hesitation.

Deuteronomy 1:28: Whither shall we go up? our brethren have discouraged our heart, saying, The people [is] greater and taller than we; the cities [are] great and walled up to heaven; and moreover we have seen the sons of the Anakims there. [discouraged: Heb. melted]

Contradiction with Numbers 14:4

This verse contradicts Deuteronomy 1:21 by illustrating the Israelites' desire to appoint a leader and return to Egypt instead of possessing the land as commanded.

Numbers 14:4: And they said one to another, Let us make a captain, and let us return into Egypt.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 9:23

This verse contradicts Deuteronomy 1:21 as it recounts the Israelites' rebellion and disbelief, refusing to trust and possess the land despite being told to do so by God.

Deuteronomy 9:23: Likewise when the LORD sent you from Kadeshbarnea, saying, Go up and possess the land which I have given you; then ye rebelled against the commandment of the LORD your God, and ye believed him not, nor hearkened to his voice.

Paradox #1

The potential contradiction in Deuteronomy 1:21 could be related to the theme of God commanding people to take possession of a land that is already inhabited by others. This raises questions about the morality of displacing others from their homes and lands, conflicting with modern perspectives on rights and justice.

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