Contradictions and Paradoxes in Deuteronomy 28:20

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Deuteronomy 28:20 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Deuteronomy 28:20. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, God warns the people that if they do bad things and turn away from Him, they will face many troubles and their plans won't succeed. These troubles will continue until everything falls apart because they didn't listen to God.

Deuteronomy 28:20: The LORD shall send upon thee cursing, vexation, and rebuke, in all that thou settest thine hand unto for to do, until thou be destroyed, and until thou perish quickly; because of the wickedness of thy doings, whereby thou hast forsaken me. [for...: Heb. which thou wouldest do]

Contradiction with Psalm 145:9

This verse emphasizes the Lord's goodness and mercy to all, contrasting with the curses and destruction mentioned in Deuteronomy 28:20.

Psalm 145:9: The LORD [is] good to all: and his tender mercies [are] over all his works.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 29:11

This verse speaks of God's plans for peace and a future, which contradicts the calamity and vexation in Deuteronomy 28:20.

Jeremiah 29:11: For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. [expected...: Heb. end and expectation]

Contradiction with James 1:17

This verse describes God as the giver of every good and perfect gift, contradicting the concept of sending curses and destruction.

James 1:17: Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.

Contradiction with Romans 8:28

This verse states that all things work together for good to those who love God, which contradicts the threatening nature of Deuteronomy 28:20.

Romans 8:28: And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to [his] purpose.

Contradiction with Lamentations 3:22-23

These verses emphasize the Lord's mercies and compassion, contrasting with the destruction and rebuke in Deuteronomy 28:20.

Lamentations 3:22-23: [It is of] the LORD'S mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not.

Paradox #1

Deuteronomy 28:20 describes consequences for disobedience, which might seem inconsistent with the idea of a loving and forgiving God who offers grace and redemption. Balancing the themes of justice and mercy can be seen as a contradiction.

Paradox #2

Deuteronomy 28:20 could present a contradiction because it suggests that God will send curses, confusion, and frustration as punishment, which can conflict with the idea of a loving and forgiving God. This portrayal of divine retribution might be seen as inconsistent with the themes of mercy and compassion found in other parts of the Bible.

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