Contradictions and Paradoxes in Deuteronomy 27:9

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Deuteronomy 27:9 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Deuteronomy 27:9. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, God is telling the people of Israel that they are now His special people, and they should listen carefully and follow Him. It's like when a parent tells their child, "You are part of our family, so you should always listen and do what's right."

Deuteronomy 27:9: And Moses and the priests the Levites spake unto all Israel, saying, Take heed, and hearken, O Israel; this day thou art become the people of the LORD thy God.

Contradiction with Matthew 28:19

This verse instructs the disciples to baptize all nations, implying inclusivity, whereas Deuteronomy 27:9 focuses on the Israelites as God's people, suggesting exclusivity.

Matthew 28:19: Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: [teach...: or, make disciples, or, Christians of all nations]

Contradiction with Acts 10:34-35

This passage states that God shows no partiality and accepts those who fear Him and work righteousness from every nation, contradicting Deuteronomy 27:9's emphasis on the Israelites as His chosen people.

Acts 10:34-35: Then Peter opened [his] mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons:

Contradiction with Romans 2:28-29

This verse redefines what it means to be a Jew and belongs to God as one who is inwardly righteous, contrasting with the ethnic focus in Deuteronomy 27:9.

Romans 2:28-29: For he is not a Jew, which is one outwardly; neither [is that] circumcision, which is outward in the flesh:

Contradiction with Galatians 3:28

This verse highlights that in Christ, there is neither Jew nor Greek, promoting equality and unity, which seems to contradict the distinct identity given to Israel in Deuteronomy 27:9.

Galatians 3:28: There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus.

Contradiction with Ephesians 2:14

This verse speaks of breaking down the barrier between Jew and Gentile, contradicting the separateness of the Israelites as implied in Deuteronomy 27:9.

Ephesians 2:14: For he is our peace, who hath made both one, and hath broken down the middle wall of partition [between us];

Contradiction with Revelation 7:9

This verse depicts a diverse multitude from every nation worshiping God, which contrasts with the particularity of Deuteronomy 27:9 focused on Israel.

Revelation 7:9: After this I beheld, and, lo, a great multitude, which no man could number, of all nations, and kindreds, and people, and tongues, stood before the throne, and before the Lamb, clothed with white robes, and palms in their hands;
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