Contradictions and Paradoxes in Deuteronomy 25:6

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Deuteronomy 25:6 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Deuteronomy 25:6. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, this verse means that if a man dies without having a son, his brother should marry the widow so they can have a son to carry on the family name. This way, the family and their name will always be remembered.

Deuteronomy 25:6: And it shall be, [that] the firstborn which she beareth shall succeed in the name of his brother [which is] dead, that his name be not put out of Israel.

Contradiction with Matthew 22:30

This verse states that in the resurrection people neither marry nor are given in marriage, contradicting the idea of maintaining a family line through levirate marriage.

Matthew 22:30: But as touching the resurrection of the dead, have ye not read that which was spoken unto you by God, saying,

Contradiction with Galatians 3:28

This verse emphasizes equality in Christ, contrary to the need for male offspring to carry on the family name.

Galatians 3:28: There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 7:38

This verse suggests that choosing not to marry can be a good option, contradictory to the mandatory levirate marriage outlined in Deuteronomy 25:6.

1 Corinthians 7:38: So then he that giveth [her] in marriage doeth well; but he that giveth [her] not in marriage doeth better.

Contradiction with Romans 7:2-3

This verse explains that a woman is bound by law to her husband as long as he is alive, without mentioning any obligation to marry his brother if widowed.

Romans 7:2-3: For the woman which hath an husband is bound by the law to [her] husband so long as he liveth; but if the husband be dead, she is loosed from the law of [her] husband.

Paradox #1

Deuteronomy 25:6 might seem to contradict or conflict with the general biblical principle that each person is responsible for their own actions and should not be punished or rewarded for the deeds of others. This verse involves a family obligation that prioritizes lineage and inheritance over individual choice, which can appear inconsistent with themes elsewhere in the Bible that emphasize personal responsibility and individual faith.

Paradox #2

The moral conflict in this verse could arise from the obligation it imposes on individuals to carry on a family name, possibly against personal desires or circumstances. This might conflict with modern views on personal freedom and the ability to choose one's own life path without being bound by familial or societal expectations.

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