Contradictions and Paradoxes in Deuteronomy 24:20

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Deuteronomy 24:20 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Deuteronomy 24:20. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, God wants people to share what they have. When they gather olives from their trees, they should leave some for people who don't have much, like those who are new, kids without parents, and women without husbands.

Deuteronomy 24:20: When thou beatest thine olive tree, thou shalt not go over the boughs again: it shall be for the stranger, for the fatherless, and for the widow. [go...: Heb. bough it after thee]

Contradiction with Proverbs 19:17

Proverbs 19:17 encourages helping the poor, aligning with Deuteronomy 24:20 rather than contradicting it.

Proverbs 19:17: He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the LORD; and that which he hath given will he pay him again. [that which...: or, his deed]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:42

Matthew 5:42 advocates for giving to those who ask, which complements Deuteronomy 24:20's teaching on generosity.

Matthew 5:42: Give to him that asketh thee, and from him that would borrow of thee turn not thou away.

Contradiction with Luke 6:38

Luke 6:38 promotes giving generously to others, resonating with the teachings in Deuteronomy 24:20.

Luke 6:38: Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with the same measure that ye mete withal it shall be measured to you again.

Contradiction with Acts 20:35

Acts 20:35 emphasizes the virtue of giving, in harmony with the message of Deuteronomy 24:20.

Acts 20:35: I have shewed you all things, how that so labouring ye ought to support the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he said, It is more blessed to give than to receive.

Paradox #1

Deuteronomy 24:20 might be seen as inconsistent with other biblical teachings if it is interpreted in a way that contradicts the broader message of generosity and universal charity found in scriptures. Some passages suggest sharing with all in need, while this verse could be viewed as focusing only on specific groups. However, this is a matter of interpretation, and many find harmony between these teachings.

Paradox #2

The verse encourages leaving behind some of the harvest for others, like the poor or strangers, promoting generosity and care for the community. However, the contradiction or conflict could be that while it supports helping others, it might also create a dependency on the generosity of others, rather than encouraging people to work for their own sustenance. This could be seen as a tension between the values of giving and self-reliance.

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