Contradictions and Paradoxes in Deuteronomy 28:43

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Deuteronomy 28:43 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Deuteronomy 28:43. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, the person who is not from your group will become more important and powerful than you, while you will become less important and have less power.

Deuteronomy 28:43: The stranger that [is] within thee shall get up above thee very high; and thou shalt come down very low.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 15:6

This verse states that the Lord will bless Israel, and they will lend to many nations but will not borrow, contradicting the idea of foreigners rising above them.

Deuteronomy 15:6: For the LORD thy God blesseth thee, as he promised thee: and thou shalt lend unto many nations, but thou shalt not borrow; and thou shalt reign over many nations, but they shall not reign over thee.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 28:1

This verse promises that if Israel listens to God's commandments, they will be set high above all nations, contradicting the notion of being overtaken by foreigners.

Deuteronomy 28:1: And it shall come to pass, if thou shalt hearken diligently unto the voice of the LORD thy God, to observe [and] to do all his commandments which I command thee this day, that the LORD thy God will set thee on high above all nations of the earth:

Contradiction with Proverbs 22:7

This verse mentions that the rich rule over the poor, and the borrower is servant to the lender, which contrasts with Deuteronomy 28:43 by implying a more universal principle rather than a specific judgment against Israel.

Proverbs 22:7: The rich ruleth over the poor, and the borrower [is] servant to the lender. [the lender: Heb. the man that lendeth]

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 7:6

This verse declares Israel as a holy people chosen above all others, which contradicts the scenario of foreigners rising above them.

Deuteronomy 7:6: For thou [art] an holy people unto the LORD thy God: the LORD thy God hath chosen thee to be a special people unto himself, above all people that [are] upon the face of the earth.

Paradox #1

The potential contradiction or conflict with that verse is that it promises specific outcomes for the Israelites based on their behavior, which might not consistently align with their historical experiences as recorded in other parts of the Bible or in historical accounts. Sometimes, the expected consequences as described don't seem to match the unfolding of events, leading to questions about the consistency of divine promises and historical reality.

Paradox #2

This verse describes consequences related to disobedience, focusing on social and economic dynamics. The moral conflict could arise from the idea of divine justice versus social equity. One might question if such conditions align with fairness and compassion, especially concerning those affected by circumstances beyond their control.

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