Contradictions and Paradoxes in Deuteronomy 25:17

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Deuteronomy 25:17 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Deuteronomy 25:17. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, God wants the people to remember a mean group called the Amaleks who attacked them when they were leaving Egypt. It's like remembering a time when someone wasn't nice to you so you can be careful in the future.

Deuteronomy 25:17: Remember what Amalek did unto thee by the way, when ye were come forth out of Egypt;

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Deuteronomy 25:17 speaks about remembering and acting against Amalek, whereas Matthew 5:44 instructs to love and bless enemies, which contradicts the notion of retaliation.

Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

Contradiction with Romans 12:19

Deuteronomy 25:17 calls for remembering an enemy's actions and possibly seeking retribution, while Romans 12:19 advises to leave vengeance to God, promoting forgiveness instead.

Romans 12:19: Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but [rather] give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance [is] mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.
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