Contradictions and Paradoxes in Deuteronomy 26:10

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Deuteronomy 26:10 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Deuteronomy 26:10. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, this means that people should bring the first and best of what they have grown to thank God and show their love and respect. By doing this, they are saying thank you to God for giving them the land and its fruits.

Deuteronomy 26:10: And now, behold, I have brought the firstfruits of the land, which thou, O LORD, hast given me. And thou shalt set it before the LORD thy God, and worship before the LORD thy God:

Contradiction with Matthew 6:1

This verse speaks against performing acts of righteousness to be seen by others, whereas Deuteronomy 26:10 involves a public declaration of offerings to God.

Matthew 6:1: Take heed that ye do not your alms before men, to be seen of them: otherwise ye have no reward of your Father which is in heaven. [alms: or, righteousness] [of your: or, with your]

Contradiction with Isaiah 1:11

This verse questions the value of sacrifices, contrasting with Deuteronomy 26:10 where offerings are made to show gratitude and obedience.

Isaiah 1:11: To what purpose [is] the multitude of your sacrifices unto me? saith the LORD: I am full of the burnt offerings of rams, and the fat of fed beasts; and I delight not in the blood of bullocks, or of lambs, or of he goats. [he goats: Heb. great he goats]

Contradiction with Amos 5:22

Prophecies the rejection of traditional sacrifices and offerings, contrasting with Deuteronomy 26:10, which is about presenting offerings as commanded.

Amos 5:22: Though ye offer me burnt offerings and your meat offerings, I will not accept [them]: neither will I regard the peace offerings of your fat beasts. [peace...: or, thank offerings]

Contradiction with Hosea 6:6

Emphasizes the desire for mercy rather than sacrifice, providing a different focus than the act of offering described in Deuteronomy 26:10.

Hosea 6:6: For I desired mercy, and not sacrifice; and the knowledge of God more than burnt offerings.

Paradox #1

The potential contradiction in that verse could be the idea of giving first fruits or offerings to God while elsewhere in life or society, people may struggle with poverty or lack of resources. This could seem inconsistent if resources are given to religious practices instead of helping those in need.

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