Contradiction with Psalm 128:2
This verse promises that you will enjoy the labor of your hands, which contradicts the curse of not benefiting from your olives in Deuteronomy 28:40.
Psalm 128:2: For thou shalt eat the labour of thine hands: happy [shalt] thou [be], and [it shall be] well with thee.
Contradiction with Proverbs 3:10
This verse speaks of barns filled with plenty and presses bursting with new wine, opposing the loss and lack depicted in Deuteronomy 28:40.
Proverbs 3:10: So shall thy barns be filled with plenty, and thy presses shall burst out with new wine.
Contradiction with Isaiah 65:21
This verse describes people building houses and inhabiting them and planting vineyards and enjoying their fruit, in contrast to the futile labor mentioned in Deuteronomy 28:40.
Isaiah 65:21: And they shall build houses, and inhabit [them]; and they shall plant vineyards, and eat the fruit of them.
Contradiction with Joel 2:24
This verse predicts that the threshing floors will be full of wheat and the vats will overflow with wine and oil, which contradicts the futility described in Deuteronomy 28:40.
Joel 2:24: And the floors shall be full of wheat, and the fats shall overflow with wine and oil.
Paradox #1
The verse might seem to conflict with the idea of prosperity promised to the faithful elsewhere in the Bible. Here, it describes a situation of loss despite effort, which could appear to be inconsistent with promises of blessings for obedience.
Paradox #2
The contradiction or inconsistency with this Bible verse may relate to the agricultural practices or historical events regarding olive trees and oil in ancient Israel. If historical records or archaeological findings indicate differences in the cultivation or success of olive crops compared to what the verse suggests, it could be seen as conflicting. Additionally, this could also be an issue if records show a different cultural or historical context regarding this aspect of life.
Paradox #3
Deuteronomy 28:40 mentions not enjoying the oil from olive trees due to their failure or loss. Scientifically, one might find this inconsistent because olive trees are generally known for being hardy and resilient, often producing abundant fruit even in challenging conditions. However, historical or situational context, such as neglect or specific environmental factors, could explain the described outcome. If viewed outside a metaphorical or contextual framework, the expectation that olive trees would always fail could seem conflicting given their general agricultural characteristics.