Contradiction with Psalm 127:3
Deuteronomy 28:41 speaks of children being taken away into captivity, while Psalm 127:3 views children as a heritage and reward from the Lord, indicating they are a blessing and not something that would be lost.
Psalm 127:3: Lo, children [are] an heritage of the LORD: [and] the fruit of the womb [is his] reward.
Contradiction with Isaiah 54:13
Deuteronomy 28:41 mentions children going into captivity, whereas Isaiah 54:13 promises that children will be taught by the Lord and have great peace, suggesting security and prosperity for them.
Isaiah 54:13: And all thy children [shall be] taught of the LORD; and great [shall be] the peace of thy children.
Contradiction with Proverbs 22:6
Deuteronomy 28:41 implies loss of children, while Proverbs 22:6 denotes training a child to ensure they walk in the right path all their life, emphasizing ongoing guidance and presence.
Proverbs 22:6: Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it. [Train...: or, Catechise] [in...: Heb. in his way]
Contradiction with Ezekiel 37:25
Deuteronomy 28:41 depicts children in captivity, but Ezekiel 37:25 speaks of a time when descendants will dwell in the land given by God forever, contrasting captivity with eternal inheritance.
Ezekiel 37:25: And they shall dwell in the land that I have given unto Jacob my servant, wherein your fathers have dwelt; and they shall dwell therein, [even] they, and their children, and their children's children for ever: and my servant David [shall be] their prince for ever.
Contradiction with Exodus 20:12
Deuteronomy 28:41 involves children leaving, yet Exodus 20:12 encourages honoring one's parents so that their days may be long in the land, suggesting familial stability and longevity.
Exodus 20:12: Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee.
Paradox #1
One possible contradiction in the message could be the depiction of human suffering as a consequence of disobedience, which might seem harsh or unfair to some. It could raise questions about the justice of collective punishment and the impact on innocent individuals.