Contradictions and Paradoxes in Deuteronomy 20:2

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Deuteronomy 20:2 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Deuteronomy 20:2. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, when the people are about to go into a big fight, a special man called a priest will come and talk to them. The priest's words will help them feel brave and ready.

Deuteronomy 20:2: And it shall be, when ye are come nigh unto the battle, that the priest shall approach and speak unto the people,

Contradiction with Proverbs 20:18

This verse emphasizes making plans through counsel, contrasting with Deuteronomy 20:2 where the priest alone addresses the people before battle.

Proverbs 20:18: [Every] purpose is established by counsel: and with good advice make war.

Contradiction with Isaiah 2:4

This verse speaks of turning swords into plowshares and not learning war, contradicting the preparation for battle in Deuteronomy 20:2.

Isaiah 2:4: And he shall judge among the nations, and shall rebuke many people: and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruninghooks: nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more. [pruninghooks: or, scythes]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:9

Jesus blesses peacemakers, which contrasts with preparing for war as depicted in Deuteronomy 20:2.

Matthew 5:9: Blessed [are] the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.

Contradiction with Romans 12:18

Advises to live peaceably with all men, contrasting with the preparation for warfare in Deuteronomy 20:2.

Romans 12:18: If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.

Contradiction with James 3:18

Emphasizes peace, contradicting the martial context of Deuteronomy 20:2.

James 3:18: And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace of them that make peace.

Contradiction with John 18:36

Jesus' kingdom is not of this world and does not fight, contradicting earthly battle preparations in Deuteronomy 20:2.

John 18:36: Jesus answered, My kingdom is not of this world: if my kingdom were of this world, then would my servants fight, that I should not be delivered to the Jews: but now is my kingdom not from hence.
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