Contradictions and Paradoxes in Deuteronomy 28:17

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Deuteronomy 28:17 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Deuteronomy 28:17. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Deuteronomy, if people don't listen to God, their food baskets and storage places will not have enough food. This means it can be hard for them to find enough to eat.

Deuteronomy 28:17: Cursed [shall be] thy basket and thy store.

Contradiction with Psalm 23:1

This verse speaks of the Lord providing and ensuring that one shall not want, which contrasts with the curse of Deuteronomy 28:17.

Psalm 23:1: [A Psalm of David.] The LORD [is] my shepherd; I shall not want.

Contradiction with Philippians 4:19

Promises that God shall supply all needs, contradicting the curse of emptiness in Deuteronomy 28:17.

Philippians 4:19: But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:33

Stating that seeking God's kingdom will fulfill all needs, opposing the curse on provision in Deuteronomy 28:17.

Matthew 6:33: But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.

Contradiction with Malachi 3:10

Promises blessings and no room to store them if tithes are brought, contrary to the curse of lack in Deuteronomy 28:17.

Malachi 3:10: Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be meat in mine house, and prove me now herewith, saith the LORD of hosts, if I will not open you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that [there shall] not [be room] enough [to receive it]. [pour...: Heb. empty out]

Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 9:8

Speaks of God making all grace abound for sufficiency, which is opposite to the curse described in Deuteronomy 28:17.

2 Corinthians 9:8: And God [is] able to make all grace abound toward you; that ye, always having all sufficiency in all [things], may abound to every good work:

Paradox #1

Deuteronomy 28:17 talks about curses resulting from not following God's commandments. The moral conflict could arise from the idea that misfortune or hardship is a punishment for disobedience, which might contradict the belief that good and bad things can happen regardless of a person's actions or moral behavior. This can seem inconsistent with the concept of unconditional love and grace.

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