Contradictions and Paradoxes in Deuteronomy 1:31

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Deuteronomy 1:31 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Deuteronomy 1:31. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, God took care of the people in the desert just like a dad carries and helps his little child. He was with them and helped them the whole way until they reached their new home.

Deuteronomy 1:31: And in the wilderness, where thou hast seen how that the LORD thy God bare thee, as a man doth bear his son, in all the way that ye went, until ye came into this place.

Contradiction with Exodus 14:11

This verse questions God's care and support, which contradicts Deuteronomy 1:31 where God is depicted as carrying the Israelites.

Exodus 14:11: And they said unto Moses, Because [there were] no graves in Egypt, hast thou taken us away to die in the wilderness? wherefore hast thou dealt thus with us, to carry us forth out of Egypt?

Contradiction with Numbers 14:3

Here, the Israelites express doubt in God's promise to bring them safely into the land, contradicting the assurance of divine care mentioned in Deuteronomy 1:31.

Numbers 14:3: And wherefore hath the LORD brought us unto this land, to fall by the sword, that our wives and our children should be a prey? were it not better for us to return into Egypt?

Contradiction with Psalm 77:9

This verse questions whether God has ceased to be gracious, contrary to Deuteronomy 1:31's depiction of continuous divine care.

Psalm 77:9: Hath God forgotten to be gracious? hath he in anger shut up his tender mercies? Selah.

Contradiction with Lamentations 5:20

This verse expresses the feeling of being forgotten or forsaken by God, which contrasts with the nurturing image in Deuteronomy 1:31.

Lamentations 5:20: Wherefore dost thou forget us for ever, [and] forsake us so long time? [so...: Heb. for length of days?]

Paradox #1

Deuteronomy 1:31 talks about God caring for the Israelites during their journey in the wilderness, like a parent cares for a child. Some people point out a contradiction because other parts of the Bible mention the Israelites facing hardships and challenges during this time, such as hunger and doubt, which might seem at odds with the idea of constant care and guidance. Additionally, different books in the Bible sometimes describe these events and God's role in slightly different ways.

Paradox #2

Deuteronomy 1:31 talks about God caring for the people like a parent caring for a child. A moral conflict could arise if someone points out that this nurturing image seems inconsistent with other parts of the Bible where God allows or commands actions that cause suffering or harm. This might appear contradictory to some, as a caring parent would typically not want to see their children hurt.

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