Contradictions and Paradoxes in Deuteronomy 26:13

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Deuteronomy 26:13 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Deuteronomy 26:13. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, the person is telling God that they have given special gifts as He asked, to help the priests, people who are new, children without parents, and people who have lost their husbands. They are saying they did everything God wanted and didn't forget His rules.

Deuteronomy 26:13: Then thou shalt say before the LORD thy God, I have brought away the hallowed things out of [mine] house, and also have given them unto the Levite, and unto the stranger, to the fatherless, and to the widow, according to all thy commandments which thou hast commanded me: I have not transgressed thy commandments, neither have I forgotten [them]:

Contradiction with Matthew 6:3-4

In these verses, Jesus emphasizes giving in secret without announcing it, whereas Deuteronomy 26:13 involves a public declaration of giving and following God's commandments.

Matthew 6:3-4: But when thou doest alms, let not thy left hand know what thy right hand doeth:

Contradiction with Matthew 6:1

This verse advises against doing righteous acts before others to be seen by them, while Deuteronomy 26:13 involves a public affirmation of one's compliance with God's commandments in their tithe and offerings.

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 Luke 18:12

This verse describes a Pharisee who boasts about fasting and tithing, highlighting self-righteousness, contrasting with the humble acknowledgment of obedience and provision described in Deuteronomy 26:13.

Luke 18:12: I fast twice in the week, I give tithes of all that I possess.

Contradiction with Matthew 23:23

Jesus criticizes the Pharisees for tithing meticulously but neglecting justice, mercy, and faith, indicating that tithing alone, as in Deuteronomy 26:13, is not enough without the weightier matters of the law.

Matthew 23:23: Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye pay tithe of mint and anise and cummin, and have omitted the weightier [matters] of the law, judgment, mercy, and faith: these ought ye to have done, and not to leave the other undone. [anise: Gr. dill]

Contradiction with Hebrews 10:1

This verse speaks to the law as a shadow of good things to come and not the very image, suggesting a contrast to the physical and verbal practices prescribed in Deuteronomy 26:13.

Hebrews 10:1: For the law having a shadow of good things to come, [and] not the very image of the things, can never with those sacrifices which they offered year by year continually make the comers thereunto perfect.

Paradox #1

This verse may raise questions about the fairness of prioritizing specific groups for care and support when there could be others in need as well. It highlights a potential conflict between helping designated groups versus being more inclusive in addressing broader needs within the community.

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