Contradictions and Paradoxes in Deuteronomy 27:2

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Deuteronomy 27:2 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Deuteronomy 27:2. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, when the people cross the Jordan River to the new land God is giving them, they should set up big stones and cover them with plaster to remember God's promise. It's like making a special sign to show how important this new home is.

Deuteronomy 27:2: And it shall be on the day when ye shall pass over Jordan unto the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee, that thou shalt set thee up great stones, and plaister them with plaister:

Contradiction with Exodus 20:25

Deuteronomy 27:2 involves using uncut stones for an altar, while Exodus 20:25 warns against building an altar of hewn stones.

Exodus 20:25: And if thou wilt make me an altar of stone, thou shalt not build it of hewn stone: for if thou lift up thy tool upon it, thou hast polluted it. [build...: Heb. build them with hewing]

Contradiction with Acts 17:24

Deuteronomy 27:2 involves constructing an edifice to worship God, while Acts 17:24 states that God does not dwell in temples made with hands.

Acts 17:24: God that made the world and all things therein, seeing that he is Lord of heaven and earth, dwelleth not in temples made with hands;
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