Contradictions and Paradoxes in Deuteronomy 21:9

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Deuteronomy 21:9 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Deuteronomy 21:9. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, God wants people to make things right when someone innocent is hurt, by following His ways. This helps keep the community good and kind in God's eyes.

Deuteronomy 21:9: So shalt thou put away the [guilt of] innocent blood from among you, when thou shalt do [that which is] right in the sight of the LORD.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:13

"Thou shalt not kill" contradicts the implication in Deuteronomy 21 of taking actions that lead to a death being justified or innocent blood being shed.

Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

"But I say unto you, Love your enemies" contrasts with the Old Testament laws that allow for retribution or purification by actions leading to death.

Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

Contradiction with Romans 12:19

"Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord" contradicts Deuteronomy 21:9 which involves human actions to atone for bloodshed.

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 James 2:13

"For he shall have judgment without mercy, that hath shewed no mercy; and mercy rejoiceth against judgment," which contrasts with the required human action for atonement in Deuteronomy 21:9.

James 2:13: For he shall have judgment without mercy, that hath shewed no mercy; and mercy rejoiceth against judgment. [rejoiceth: or, glorieth]

Contradiction with John 8:7

"He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone at her" suggests mercy and introspection contrary to Deuteronomy 21:9's prescribed actions for resolution of guilt.

John 8:7: So when they continued asking him, he lifted up himself, and said unto them, He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone at her.
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