Contradictions and Paradoxes in Deuteronomy 26:4

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Deuteronomy 26:4 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Deuteronomy 26:4. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, the person who wrote this book, God wants people to bring gifts to say thank you, and the priest helps by putting the gift in a special place for God. It's like showing how grateful they are for everything God has given them.

Deuteronomy 26:4: And the priest shall take the basket out of thine hand, and set it down before the altar of the LORD thy God.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:3

This verse advises giving alms in secret, which contradicts the public presentation of tithes seen in Deuteronomy 26:4.

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

Contradiction with Matthew 23:23

Here, Jesus criticizes the Pharisees for focusing on tithing at the expense of justice, mercy, and faith, potentially contradicting the ceremonial focus in Deuteronomy 26:4.

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 7:18-19

This passage speaks of the weakness and unprofitability of the old commandment, suggesting a contrast to the tithing instructions in Deuteronomy 26:4.

Hebrews 7:18-19: For there is verily a disannulling of the commandment going before for the weakness and unprofitableness thereof.

Contradiction with Colossians 2:16-17

Paul argues against being judged by religious festivals or practices, which can be seen as contradicting Deuteronomy 26:4’s emphasis on prescribed offerings.

Colossians 2:16-17: Let no man therefore judge you in meat, or in drink, or in respect of an holyday, or of the new moon, or of the sabbath [days]: [in meat...: or, for eating and drinking] [respect: or, part]
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