Contradiction with Exodus 3:8
This verse promises deliverance and God's intention to bring the Israelites into a good land, which contrasts with the doubt and rebellion expressed in Deuteronomy 1:26.
Exodus 3:8: And I am come down to deliver them out of the hand of the Egyptians, and to bring them up out of that land unto a good land and a large, unto a land flowing with milk and honey; unto the place of the Canaanites, and the Hittites, and the Amorites, and the Perizzites, and the Hivites, and the Jebusites.
Contradiction with Numbers 13:30
Caleb expresses confidence and faith in God's promise, directly opposing the refusal to go forward recorded in Deuteronomy 1:26.
Numbers 13:30: And Caleb stilled the people before Moses, and said, Let us go up at once, and possess it; for we are well able to overcome it.
Contradiction with Joshua 1:9
God's command to Joshua to be strong and courageous contrasts with the disobedience and fear displayed in Deuteronomy 1:26.
Joshua 1:9: Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God [is] with thee whithersoever thou goest.
Contradiction with Psalm 23:1
This verse speaks of God's provision and guidance, which contradicts the Israelites' lack of trust demonstrated in Deuteronomy 1:26.
Psalm 23:1: [A Psalm of David.] The LORD [is] my shepherd; I shall not want.
Paradox #1
The contradiction or conflict in Deuteronomy 1:26 could be seen in the Israelites' disobedience to God's command to take the land. On one hand, they are expected to trust and follow God's divine guidance. On the other hand, their hesitation and fear of entering the land illustrate a lack of faith in God's promises, which could be perceived as inconsistent with their belief in God's power and protection. This highlights a tension between faith and doubt within the community.