Contradictions and Paradoxes in Deuteronomy 20:6

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Deuteronomy 20:6 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Deuteronomy 20:6. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, if a man has planted a garden but hasn't eaten any fruits from it yet, he should go home and not fight in the battle, so he can enjoy it himself instead of someone else if he gets hurt.

Deuteronomy 20:6: And what man [is he] that hath planted a vineyard, and hath not [yet] eaten of it? let him [also] go and return unto his house, lest he die in the battle, and another man eat of it. [eaten...: Heb. made it common]

Contradiction with Luke 14:26

This verse emphasizes the need to prioritize discipleship over familial ties, which contradicts the importance given to personal investments in Deuteronomy 20:6.

Luke 14:26: If any [man] come to me, and hate not his father, and mother, and wife, and children, and brethren, and sisters, yea, and his own life also, he cannot be my disciple.

Contradiction with Matthew 8:22

Here, Jesus instructs to follow Him over familial and personal responsibilities, contrasting the personal concern shown in Deuteronomy 20:6.

Matthew 8:22: But Jesus said unto him, Follow me; and let the dead bury their dead.

Contradiction with Matthew 19:29

Jesus promises rewards for those who leave behind their homes and lands for His sake, which contrasts Deuteronomy 20:6's focus on personal property considerations.

Matthew 19:29: And every one that hath forsaken houses, or brethren, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, for my name's sake, shall receive an hundredfold, and shall inherit everlasting life.
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