Contradictions and Paradoxes in Deuteronomy 28:31

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Deuteronomy 28:31 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Deuteronomy 28:31. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, if people do not follow God's commands, bad things can happen, like losing important animals and not being able to get them back. This teaches that it's important to listen to God to avoid these troubles.

Deuteronomy 28:31: Thine ox [shall be] slain before thine eyes, and thou shalt not eat thereof: thine ass [shall be] violently taken away from before thy face, and shall not be restored to thee: thy sheep [shall be] given unto thine enemies, and thou shalt have none to rescue [them]. [shall not...: Heb. shall not return to thee]

Contradiction with Proverbs 12:21

States that no evil shall happen to the just, suggesting protection instead of loss.

Proverbs 12:21: There shall no evil happen to the just: but the wicked shall be filled with mischief.

Contradiction with Psalm 34:10

Implies that those who seek the Lord lack no good thing, contrasting with the loss described in Deuteronomy 28:31.

Psalm 34:10: The young lions do lack, and suffer hunger: but they that seek the LORD shall not want any good [thing].

Contradiction with Psalm 37:25

Declares that the righteous are not forsaken, nor their seed begging for bread, opposing the idea of losing one's livelihood.

Psalm 37:25: I have been young, and [now] am old; yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his seed begging bread.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:33

Promises that if one seeks the kingdom of God and His righteousness, all these things shall be added, not taken away.

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 Philippians 4:19

Assures that God will supply every need according to His riches, suggesting provision rather than loss.

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

Paradox #1

This verse talks about curses that will happen if people don't follow God's commands. The moral conflict could be about the idea of punishment. Some might see it as unfair to experience harsh consequences, especially for an entire group of people, which seems inconsistent with the concepts of forgiveness and mercy found elsewhere in religious teachings.

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