Contradictions and Paradoxes in Deuteronomy 1:34

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Deuteronomy 1:34 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Deuteronomy 1:34. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, God heard what the people said, became very angry, and made a promise because of that.

Deuteronomy 1:34: And the LORD heard the voice of your words, and was wroth, and sware, saying,

Contradiction with Numbers 14:20

In Numbers 14:20, the LORD says He has pardoned according to Moses' word, indicating mercy, while Deuteronomy 1:34 shows the LORD's anger, lacking a display of pardon.

Numbers 14:20: And the LORD said, I have pardoned according to thy word:

Contradiction with Exodus 32:14

In Exodus 32:14, the LORD repents of the evil He thought to do unto His people, showcasing a change of heart, contrary to the unyielding anger in Deuteronomy 1:34.

Exodus 32:14: And the LORD repented of the evil which he thought to do unto his people.

Contradiction with Jonah 3:10

In Jonah 3:10, God sees the people's works and repents of the evil He said He would do, showing mercy, unlike the unwavering judgment in Deuteronomy 1:34.

Jonah 3:10: And God saw their works, that they turned from their evil way; and God repented of the evil, that he had said that he would do unto them; and he did [it] not.

Contradiction with Psalm 86:15

Psalm 86:15 describes God as full of compassion and slow to anger, which contrasts with the expression of the LORD's wrath in Deuteronomy 1:34.

Psalm 86:15: But thou, O Lord, [art] a God full of compassion, and gracious, longsuffering, and plenteous in mercy and truth.

Contradiction with James 5:11

James 5:11 refers to the LORD as very pitiful and of tender mercy, differing from the anger portrayed in Deuteronomy 1:34.

James 5:11: Behold, we count them happy which endure. Ye have heard of the patience of Job, and have seen the end of the Lord; that the Lord is very pitiful, and of tender mercy.

Paradox #1

The potential contradiction in the context around Deuteronomy 1:34 could be about the idea of collective punishment. The story involves God deciding not to allow an entire generation of Israelites to enter the promised land because of the lack of faith shown by some people. This raises the question of fairness, as the punishment applies to a whole group, including those who might not have personally acted wrongfully. It challenges the concept of individual responsibility and justice.

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