Contradictions and Paradoxes in Deuteronomy 28:35

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Deuteronomy 28:35 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Deuteronomy 28:35. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to traditional Christian interpretation, God is saying that if people do not listen to Him, they might get really sick all over their bodies. It's a way of showing that not following God's rules can lead to bad things happening.

Deuteronomy 28:35: The LORD shall smite thee in the knees, and in the legs, with a sore botch that cannot be healed, from the sole of thy foot unto the top of thy head.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 30:17

This verse promises healing and restoration, contradicting the incurable nature of the affliction mentioned in Deuteronomy 28:35.

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.

Contradiction with James 5:14-15

These verses encourage calling for the elders to pray for the sick, implying that recovery is possible, contrary to the incurable health issues stated in Deuteronomy 28:35.

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 the diseases of Egypt upon the people if they follow His commandments, contradicting the promise of afflictions in Deuteronomy 28:35 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

This verse speaks of God who heals all diseases, conflicting with the incurable ailment depicted in Deuteronomy 28:35.

Psalm 103:3: Who forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth all thy diseases;

Contradiction with Isaiah 53:5

This verse refers to healing through the suffering of the servant, opposing the chronic and incurable nature of the conditions expressed in Deuteronomy 28:35.

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]
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