Contradictions and Paradoxes in Deuteronomy 26:3

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Deuteronomy 26:3 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Deuteronomy 26:3. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, people should go to the priest and tell him that they are thankful to God for bringing them to the special land He promised to their ancestors. This shows that God keeps His promises and takes care of His people.

Deuteronomy 26:3: And thou shalt go unto the priest that shall be in those days, and say unto him, I profess this day unto the LORD thy God, that I am come unto the country which the LORD sware unto our fathers for to give us.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:5

This verse advises against public religious display, while Deuteronomy 26:3 involves a public declaration before a priest in the temple.

Matthew 6:5: And when thou prayest, thou shalt not be as the hypocrites [are]: for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:6

This verse emphasizes private prayer, contrasting with the public confession and ritual in Deuteronomy 26:3.

Matthew 6:6: But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly.

Contradiction with Galatians 3:24-25

These verses mention that Christians are no longer under the law, whereas Deuteronomy 26:3 outlines a specific law-driven ritual.

Galatians 3:24-25: Wherefore the law was our schoolmaster [to bring us] unto Christ, that we might be justified by faith.
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