Contradictions and Paradoxes in Deuteronomy 28:39

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Deuteronomy 28:39 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Deuteronomy 28:39. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, this verse means that even if you plant and take care of a garden with grapes, you won't be able to enjoy them because little bugs will eat them all. It's a way of saying that sometimes things might not work out as planned, especially if people don't follow God's rules.

Deuteronomy 28:39: Thou shalt plant vineyards, and dress [them], but shalt neither drink [of] the wine, nor gather [the grapes]; for the worms shall eat them.

Contradiction with Psalm 1:3

This verse talks about a righteous person being like a tree planted by rivers of water, bringing forth fruit in season, and whose leaf doesn't wither, suggesting prosperity rather than Deuteronomy 28:39's theme of futility where even the act of making wine ends in loss.

Psalm 1:3: And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper. [wither: Heb. fade]

Contradiction with John 15:5

Jesus speaks about being the vine and his followers being branches, indicating that those who remain in him will bear much fruit, in contrast to the unfruitfulness mentioned in Deuteronomy 28:39.

John 15:5: I am the vine, ye [are] the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing. [without me: or, severed from me]

Contradiction with Philippians 4:19

This verse promises that God will supply all needs according to His riches in glory, which contradicts the lack and barrenness described in Deuteronomy 28:39.

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

Contradiction with Psalm 37:25

David states that he has never seen the righteous forsaken or their children begging for bread, suggesting divine provision, in contrast to the deprivation in Deuteronomy 28:39.

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 6:31-33

Jesus teaches not to worry about what to eat or drink, for God knows and provides what is needed, opposing the sense of unmet needs in Deuteronomy 28:39.

Matthew 6:31-33: Therefore take no thought, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed?
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