Contradictions and Paradoxes in Deuteronomy 1:36

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Deuteronomy 1:36 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Deuteronomy 1:36. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, Caleb will see and get the special land because he listened to God and followed Him with all his heart. This makes Caleb and his family special because they trusted God completely.

Deuteronomy 1:36: Save Caleb the son of Jephunneh; he shall see it, and to him will I give the land that he hath trodden upon, and to his children, because he hath wholly followed the LORD. [wholly...: Heb. fulfilled to go after]

Contradiction with Numbers 14:30

Unlike Deuteronomy 1:36 where Caleb is specifically mentioned as the exception to not entering the promised land, Numbers 14:30 mentions both Caleb and Joshua as exceptions.

Numbers 14:30: Doubtless ye shall not come into the land, [concerning] which I sware to make you dwell therein, save Caleb the son of Jephunneh, and Joshua the son of Nun. [sware: Heb. lifted up my hand]

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 1:38

While Deuteronomy 1:36 highlights Caleb as the one following wholly, Deuteronomy 1:38 emphasizes Joshua as the one inheriting leadership to bring the people into the land.

Deuteronomy 1:38: [But] Joshua the son of Nun, which standeth before thee, he shall go in thither: encourage him: for he shall cause Israel to inherit it.

Paradox #1

Deuteronomy 1:36 highlights a reward given to one person for their faithfulness, which some may see as inconsistent with the broader biblical theme of impartiality or fairness. Critics might argue that this rewards-based system contradicts the idea that everyone should be treated equally before God. However, others may interpret it as a lesson on the virtues of faith and obedience.

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