Contradictions and Paradoxes in Deuteronomy 23:8

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Deuteronomy 23:8 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Deuteronomy 23:8. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, this means that the grandchildren of people who were not originally part of God's family can join God's special group. It shows that everyone can be part of God's family over time.

Deuteronomy 23:8: The children that are begotten of them shall enter into the congregation of the LORD in their third generation.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 23:3

Deuteronomy 23:3 states that an Ammonite or Moabite shall not enter the congregation of the Lord, even to their tenth generation, which contrasts with Deuteronomy 23:8 allowing the children of Edomites and Egyptians in the third generation to enter.

Deuteronomy 23:3: An Ammonite or Moabite shall not enter into the congregation of the LORD; even to their tenth generation shall they not enter into the congregation of the LORD for ever:

Paradox #1

It might be seen as conflicting with earlier parts of the Bible that emphasize strict separation from certain groups. This verse seems more inclusive, which could appear inconsistent with other rules about who could be part of the community.

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