Contradictions and Paradoxes in Deuteronomy 22:7

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Deuteronomy 22:7 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Deuteronomy 22:7. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, God wants us to let the mother bird go free and only take the baby birds. This is because God promises that we will do well and live long if we follow His rules.

Deuteronomy 22:7: [But] thou shalt in any wise let the dam go, and take the young to thee; that it may be well with thee, and [that] thou mayest prolong [thy] days.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:26

Emphasizes God's provision for all creatures, which contradicts the prioritization of human benefit in Deuteronomy 22:7.

Matthew 6:26: Behold the fowls of the air: for they sow not, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feedeth them. Are ye not much better than they?

Contradiction with Genesis 1:29-30

All plants and creatures were intended as sustenance for all beings, contradicting the selective usage in Deuteronomy 22:7.

Genesis 1:29-30: And God said, Behold, I have given you every herb bearing seed, which [is] upon the face of all the earth, and every tree, in the which [is] the fruit of a tree yielding seed; to you it shall be for meat. [bearing...: Heb. seeding seed] [yielding...: Heb. seeding seed]

Contradiction with Proverbs 12:10

Suggests righteous treatment of animals, which may conflict with the idea of exploiting them as in Deuteronomy 22:7.

Proverbs 12:10: A righteous [man] regardeth the life of his beast: but the tender mercies of the wicked [are] cruel. [tender...: or, bowels]

Contradiction with Matthew 10:29

Expresses the idea of valuing sparrows, implying their worth beyond usage, differing from Deuteronomy 22:7's perspective on animals.

Matthew 10:29: Are not two sparrows sold for a farthing? and one of them shall not fall on the ground without your Father. [farthing: it is in value halfpenny farthing in the original, as being the tenth part of the Roman penny]

Paradox #1

Deuteronomy 22:7 advises letting the mother bird go when taking the young or eggs, suggesting a message of compassion and sustainability. A possible contradiction might arise when comparing this with other biblical verses that involve the destruction of entire animal populations or show less compassion towards animals, causing a difference in the approach to animal welfare or ethical treatment in various contexts.

Paradox #2

The contradiction or conflict might be the idea of causing harm versus showing care. It suggests letting the mother bird go to ensure your own well-being, which could seem like using kindness just for personal benefit instead of genuine compassion.

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