Contradiction with Deuteronomy 30:3
This verse suggests that God will gather and restore the people, which contrasts with the scattering in Deuteronomy 28:36.
Deuteronomy 30:3: That then the LORD thy God will turn thy captivity, and have compassion upon thee, and will return and gather thee from all the nations, whither the LORD thy God hath scattered thee.
Contradiction with Amos 9:14
This verse speaks of Israel being restored to their land, contradicting the idea of permanent loss of their homeland as suggested in Deuteronomy 28:36.
Amos 9:14: And I will bring again the captivity of my people of Israel, and they shall build the waste cities, and inhabit [them]; and they shall plant vineyards, and drink the wine thereof; they shall also make gardens, and eat the fruit of them.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 30:3
This prophecy of restoration and return to the land contradicts the scenario of exile described in Deuteronomy 28:36.
Jeremiah 30:3: For, lo, the days come, saith the LORD, that I will bring again the captivity of my people Israel and Judah, saith the LORD: and I will cause them to return to the land that I gave to their fathers, and they shall possess it.
Contradiction with Ezekiel 11:17
This verse promises gathering and return from the lands of exile, which contradicts the exile described in Deuteronomy 28:36.
Ezekiel 11:17: Therefore say, Thus saith the Lord GOD; I will even gather you from the people, and assemble you out of the countries where ye have been scattered, and I will give you the land of Israel.
Contradiction with Isaiah 11:12
God promises to gather the scattered of Judah, contrasting with the notion of being led into a foreign land in Deuteronomy 28:36.
Isaiah 11:12: And he shall set up an ensign for the nations, and shall assemble the outcasts of Israel, and gather together the dispersed of Judah from the four corners of the earth. [corners: Heb. wings]
Paradox #1
One possible contradiction is that Deuteronomy 28:36 talks about God sending the people and their king into exile to a nation that neither they nor their ancestors have known. This could seem inconsistent with the idea of God as all-loving and protective, as it describes Him actively orchestrating punishment and suffering for His people. Readers might find it difficult to reconcile this depiction of God's actions with other parts of the Bible that emphasize His compassion and mercy.
Paradox #2
One possible contradiction or inconsistency related to this verse is the historical timeline regarding the exile of the Israelites. Some skeptics argue that the specifics of kingship and exile described do not align neatly with known historical records of the Israelite or Jewish kingdoms and their actual historical exiles. This can lead to debates about the historical accuracy or the prophetic nature of these scriptures.
Paradox #3
Deuteronomy 28:36 might be seen as morally contradictory or inconsistent because it describes God allowing people to be taken away to serve other gods in a foreign land, which can conflict with the belief in a benevolent deity who protects and supports their followers. This idea can cause tension as it seems to involve punishment that leads to idol worship, something elsewhere condemned in the scripture.