Contradictions and Paradoxes in Deuteronomy 21:1

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Deuteronomy 21:1 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Deuteronomy 21:1. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, if someone is found dead in the land God gave you and no one knows who did it, God has a special way to find out what happened and make things right. This helps keep the people safe and fair.

Deuteronomy 21:1: If [one] be found slain in the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee to possess it, lying in the field, [and] it be not known who hath slain him:

Contradiction with Matthew 5:38-39

This verse teaches turning the other cheek and contrasts with Deuteronomy 21:1 by promoting non-retaliation, whereas the latter involves the community's action for unresolved bloodshed.

Matthew 5:38-39: Ye have heard that it hath been said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth:

Contradiction with Romans 12:19

This verse advises leaving vengeance to God, contradicting Deuteronomy 21:1 where human action is required to atone for unsolved murder.

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.

Contradiction with 1 John 3:15

This verse equates hatred with murder, contradicting Deuteronomy 21:1, which deals with physical murder, showing a broader interpretation of sin.

1 John 3:15: Whosoever hateth his brother is a murderer: and ye know that no murderer hath eternal life abiding in him.

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