Contradictions and Paradoxes in Deuteronomy 26:8

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Deuteronomy 26:8 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Deuteronomy 26:8. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, God helped the people leave Egypt by using His great power and showed amazing and miraculous things to help them. Christians believe this shows how strong and caring God is when helping those He loves.

Deuteronomy 26:8: And the LORD brought us forth out of Egypt with a mighty hand, and with an outstretched arm, and with great terribleness, and with signs, and with wonders:

Contradiction with Exodus 23:27

This verse describes God driving out enemies with fear and confusion, whereas Deuteronomy 26:8 speaks of God using power and signs.

Exodus 23:27: I will send my fear before thee, and will destroy all the people to whom thou shalt come, and I will make all thine enemies turn their backs unto thee. [backs: Heb. neck]

Contradiction with Isaiah 45:7

This verse states that God creates both peace and evil, contrasting with Deuteronomy 26:8 which focuses on positive actions of God.

Isaiah 45:7: I form the light, and create darkness: I make peace, and create evil: I the LORD do all these [things].

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 14:33

God is described as not being the author of confusion here, which contrasts with the plagues and wonders creating chaos in Deuteronomy 26:8.

1 Corinthians 14:33: For God is not [the author] of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints. [confusion: Gr. tumult, or, unquietness]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44-45

Jesus teaches love for enemies here, which contradicts the image of God overpowering enemies in Deuteronomy 26:8.

Matthew 5:44-45: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

Contradiction with Proverbs 16:7

Suggests peace with enemies if the Lord is pleased, contrary to the use of force in Deuteronomy 26:8.

Proverbs 16:7: When a man's ways please the LORD, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.
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