Contradictions and Paradoxes in Deuteronomy 23:23

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

According to Moses, this verse means that if you say you will do something special for God, you should make sure to do it because you promised with your own words. It's like making a promise to a friend and being sure to keep it.

Deuteronomy 23:23: That which is gone out of thy lips thou shalt keep and perform; [even] a freewill offering, according as thou hast vowed unto the LORD thy God, which thou hast promised with thy mouth.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 5:4-5

Advises against making vows hastily, suggesting it's better not to vow than to vow and not fulfill, contrasting with the commitment emphasized in Deuteronomy 23:23.

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

Jesus advises not to swear oaths at all but to let one's "Yes" be "Yes," and "No," "No," which contrasts with the encouragement to keep oaths in Deuteronomy 23:23.

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

Contradiction with James 5:12

Encourages letting your "Yes" be yes and your "No," no, to avoid condemnation, which contrasts with the specific emphasis on keeping vows made to the Lord in Deuteronomy 23:23.

James 5:12: But above all things, my brethren, swear not, neither by heaven, neither by the earth, neither by any other oath: but let your yea be yea; and [your] nay, nay; lest ye fall into condemnation.

Paradox #1

The contradiction or inconsistency could be that this verse emphasizes keeping promises or vows, which can conflict with situations where fulfilling such vows might lead to negative outcomes or harm. This can create a dilemma between being truthful to one's word and ensuring the greater good or well-being.

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