Contradictions and Paradoxes in Deuteronomy 23:21

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Deuteronomy 23:21 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Deuteronomy 23:21. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, when you make a promise to God, you should keep it and not delay, because God expects you to do what you say and breaking a promise is wrong.

Deuteronomy 23:21: When thou shalt vow a vow unto the LORD thy God, thou shalt not slack to pay it: for the LORD thy God will surely require it of thee; and it would be sin in thee.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 5:4-5

This passage advises not to delay fulfilling vows to God but emphasizes that it is better not to vow than to vow and not pay, contrasting with Deuteronomy 23:21 which obligates fulfilling vows without delay once they are made.

Ecclesiastes 5:4-5: When thou vowest a vow unto God, defer not to pay it; for [he hath] no pleasure in fools: pay that which thou hast vowed.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:34-37

These verses counsel against making oaths altogether, suggesting a simple 'yes' or 'no' is sufficient, which contradicts the instruction in Deuteronomy 23:21 about fulfilling vows made to God.

Matthew 5:34-37: But I say unto you, Swear not at all; neither by heaven; for it is God's throne:

Paradox #1

A potential contradiction in this verse could arise if someone feels that making vows to God should be optional and based on personal conviction rather than obligation. If a person believes in acting solely on personal faith and choices without external commitments or vows, this passage might seem inconsistent with that view.

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