Contradictions and Paradoxes in Deuteronomy 22:13

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Deuteronomy 22:13 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Deuteronomy 22:13. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, God wants husbands to be kind and fair to their wives. If a man marries a woman and then doesn't like her, he should not be mean or unfair to her.

Deuteronomy 22:13: If any man take a wife, and go in unto her, and hate her,

Contradiction with Matthew 7:1

This verse advises against judging others, which contrasts with the judgment imposed in Deuteronomy 22:13 on a newlywed wife.

Matthew 7:1: Judge not, that ye be not judged.

Contradiction with Romans 14:13

Encourages us not to judge or put obstacles in others' paths, contradicting the act of questioning and shaming a bride as described in Deuteronomy 22:13.

Romans 14:13: Let us not therefore judge one another any more: but judge this rather, that no man put a stumblingblock or an occasion to fall in [his] brother's way.

Contradiction with John 8:7

Emphasizes not casting stones unless one is without sin, which contradicts the punishment suggested in Deuteronomy 22:13 based on accusations.

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.

Contradiction with James 4:11-12

Urges against judging and speaking evil against one another, opposing the judgmental and accusatory tone in Deuteronomy 22:13.

James 4:11-12: Speak not evil one of another, brethren. He that speaketh evil of [his] brother, and judgeth his brother, speaketh evil of the law, and judgeth the law: but if thou judge the law, thou art not a doer of the law, but a judge.

Contradiction with Galatians 5:14

States that the whole law is fulfilled in loving one's neighbor as oneself, contrasting the punitive measures in Deuteronomy 22:13.

Galatians 5:14: For all the law is fulfilled in one word, [even] in this; Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.

Paradox #1

The contradiction or conflict in Deuteronomy 22:13 could stem from the treatment of women and the expectations placed on them regarding purity and marriage. It may seem unfair or inconsistent with modern values that a woman's worth or status could be challenged based on her virginity, leading to unequal treatment compared to men. This could conflict with contemporary views on gender equality and personal rights.

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