Contradiction with James 5:14-15
These verses promise healing through prayer and faith, contradicting the idea of incurable plagues and diseases as stated in Deuteronomy 28:27.
James 5:14-15: Is any sick among you? let him call for the elders of the church; and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord:
Contradiction with Exodus 15:26
This verse promises that God will not bring diseases upon those who follow His commandments, which contradicts the afflictions mentioned in Deuteronomy 28:27 for disobedience.
Exodus 15:26: And said, If thou wilt diligently hearken to the voice of the LORD thy God, and wilt do that which is right in his sight, and wilt give ear to his commandments, and keep all his statutes, I will put none of these diseases upon thee, which I have brought upon the Egyptians: for I [am] the LORD that healeth thee.
Contradiction with Psalm 103:3
Here, it is stated that God heals all diseases, conflicting with the incurability mentioned in Deuteronomy 28:27.
Psalm 103:3: Who forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth all thy diseases;
Contradiction with 2 Chronicles 7:14
This passage offers healing to the land if people repent and seek God, implying a remedy, contrasting with the permanence of the plagues in Deuteronomy 28:27.
2 Chronicles 7:14: If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land. [which...: Heb. upon whom my name is called]
Contradiction with Isaiah 53:5
The verse suggests that through suffering, healing can be obtained, which contradicts the irreversible nature of the afflictions in Deuteronomy 28:27.
Isaiah 53:5: But he [was] wounded for our transgressions, [he was] bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace [was] upon him; and with his stripes we are healed. [wounded: or, tormented] [stripes: Heb. bruise]
Contradiction with Jeremiah 30:17
This verse promises restoration and healing, in opposition to the incurable wounds described in Deuteronomy 28:27.
Jeremiah 30:17: For I will restore health unto thee, and I will heal thee of thy wounds, saith the LORD; because they called thee an Outcast, [saying], This [is] Zion, whom no man seeketh after.
Paradox #1
Deuteronomy 28:27 mentions specific diseases or conditions that God says He will bring upon people as a form of punishment. A contradiction could arise because these diseases, such as hemorrhoids, are understood today to have natural causes related to lifestyle or genetics, rather than being direct punishments from a deity. This perspective contrasts with the biblical explanation of divine causation.
Paradox #2
The potential contradiction in Deuteronomy 28:27 could be the idea of a loving and just God causing suffering or illness as a form of punishment. This might seem inconsistent with the concept of a compassionate deity who cares for all people.