Contradictions and Paradoxes in Deuteronomy 20:9

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Deuteronomy 20:9 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Deuteronomy 20:9. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Deuteronomy, this verse is about choosing leaders for the army. After the officers finish talking to the people, they pick captains to guide and help the group.

Deuteronomy 20:9: And it shall be, when the officers have made an end of speaking unto the people, that they shall make captains of the armies to lead the people. [to lead...: Heb. to be in the head of the people]

Contradiction with Exodus 14:14

This verse suggests that the Lord will fight for you, implying that human organization or leaders are not necessary, contrasting with Deuteronomy 20:9, which mentions organizing and appointing captains for battle.

Exodus 14:14: The LORD shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:39

Instructs not to resist an evil person, which contradicts Deuteronomy 20:9's preparation for battle.

Matthew 5:39: But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.

Contradiction with Isaiah 2:4

Describes a future where nations will not learn war anymore, contradicting the preparation and leadership for battle in Deuteronomy 20:9.

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 Romans 12:19

Advises against taking revenge, emphasizing leaving room for God's wrath, contradicting taking military action as suggested in Deuteronomy 20:9.

Romans 12:19: Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but [rather] give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance [is] mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.
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