Contradictions and Paradoxes in Deuteronomy 22:30

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Deuteronomy 22:30 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Deuteronomy 22:30. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, this verse means that a man should not marry or be with someone who was his father's wife. It helps families keep respect and avoid problems.

Deuteronomy 22:30: A man shall not take his father's wife, nor discover his father's skirt.

Contradiction with Genesis 2:24

This verse speaks of a man leaving his parents to be united with his wife, emphasizing independent family units rather than the particular family boundary restriction in Deuteronomy 22:30.

Genesis 2:24: Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh.

Contradiction with Genesis 9:1

God's command to Noah and his sons to "be fruitful and multiply" broadly blesses the establishment of new family units, in contrast to restrictions imposed by Deuteronomy 22:30.

Genesis 9:1: And God blessed Noah and his sons, and said unto them, Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth.

Contradiction with Matthew 19:5

Jesus reiterates the Genesis principle of a man joining with his wife to become "one flesh," fostering new family units as opposed to the in-law boundaries in Deuteronomy 22:30.

Matthew 19:5: And said, For this cause shall a man leave father and mother, and shall cleave to his wife: and they twain shall be one flesh?

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 7:2

Paul's urging for each man to have his own wife and each woman her own husband cherishes the sanctity of the marriage bond and focuses on forming new familial relationships, distinct from the prohibition context of Deuteronomy 22:30.

1 Corinthians 7:2: Nevertheless, [to avoid] fornication, let every man have his own wife, and let every woman have her own husband.

Paradox #1

The potential contradiction in this verse could arise from the cultural and historical differences between the time it was written and today's societal norms. Ancient laws regarding family, marriage, and relationships might conflict with modern views on personal freedom and individual rights. This can lead to tension or disagreement about morality when interpreting the text in a contemporary context.

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