Contradiction with Exodus 14:14
This verse states that the LORD shall fight for you, contradicting Deuteronomy 1:30 which emphasizes direct divine intervention in battle.
Exodus 14:14: The LORD shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace.
Contradiction with Joshua 10:10
Here, the LORD discomfited the enemies, suggesting active divine involvement, which contrasts with the notion of God fighting on their behalf as in Deuteronomy 1:30.
Joshua 10:10: And the LORD discomfited them before Israel, and slew them with a great slaughter at Gibeon, and chased them along the way that goeth up to Bethhoron, and smote them to Azekah, and unto Makkedah.
Contradiction with Judges 4:15
The LORD routed Sisera and his chariots, indicating a more direct intervention than “going before” as mentioned in Deuteronomy 1:30.
Judges 4:15: And the LORD discomfited Sisera, and all [his] chariots, and all [his] host, with the edge of the sword before Barak; so that Sisera lighted down off [his] chariot, and fled away on his feet.
Contradiction with 1 Samuel 17:47
It highlights that the battle is the LORD's, suggesting God's ownership and direct control, which contradicts the supportive role implied in Deuteronomy 1:30.
1 Samuel 17:47: And all this assembly shall know that the LORD saveth not with sword and spear: for the battle [is] the LORD'S, and he will give you into our hands.
Contradiction with Isaiah 31:4
God will come down and fight as a lion, indicating active engagement, which contrasts with the advisory or supporting role seen in Deuteronomy 1:30.
Isaiah 31:4: For thus hath the LORD spoken unto me, Like as the lion and the young lion roaring on his prey, when a multitude of shepherds is called forth against him, [he] will not be afraid of their voice, nor abase himself for the noise of them: so shall the LORD of hosts come down to fight for mount Zion, and for the hill thereof. [noise: or, multitude]
Contradiction with 2 Chronicles 20:15
It asserts the battle is not theirs but God's, which contradicts the portrayal of a guiding, rather than fully controlling, presence in Deuteronomy 1:30.
2 Chronicles 20:15: And he said, Hearken ye, all Judah, and ye inhabitants of Jerusalem, and thou king Jehoshaphat, Thus saith the LORD unto you, Be not afraid nor dismayed by reason of this great multitude; for the battle [is] not yours, but God's.
Paradox #1
Deuteronomy 1:30 talks about God fighting for the Israelites. A potential contradiction might arise when considering verses that emphasize human responsibility and effort. Some might see a conflict between relying entirely on divine intervention versus human action and responsibility. However, many theologians view these perspectives as complementary, where faith and action work together.
Paradox #2
The potential contradiction in this verse is that it suggests God fights for the Israelites as He did in Egypt, yet there are other parts of the Bible that portray different interactions or outcomes in battles involving the Israelites. Some passages suggest they sometimes rely on their own strength or face defeat, which could seem inconsistent with the claim that God is always fighting for them.
Paradox #3
One contradiction in Deuteronomy 1:30 could be the concept of relying solely on divine intervention for battles, while other parts of life may encourage self-action and personal responsibility. This may seem inconsistent as it suggests different approaches to challenges in life, relying on divine help in some cases but on personal effort in others.