Contradiction with Matthew 5:9
Contradicts by promoting peacemaking, whereas Deuteronomy 28:52 speaks of siege and destruction.
Matthew 5:9: Blessed [are] the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.
Contradiction with Isaiah 2:4
Contradicts by envisioning a future of peace and no war, opposing the destruction mentioned in Deuteronomy 28:52.
Isaiah 2:4: And he shall judge among the nations, and shall rebuke many people: and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruninghooks: nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more. [pruninghooks: or, scythes]
Contradiction with Psalm 91:7
Contradicts by promising protection and safety, while Deuteronomy 28:52 describes defeat and calamity.
Psalm 91:7: A thousand shall fall at thy side, and ten thousand at thy right hand; [but] it shall not come nigh thee.
Contradiction with Isaiah 54:17
Contradicts by assuring no weapon will prosper against them, unlike the siege described in Deuteronomy 28:52.
Isaiah 54:17: No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue [that] shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn. This [is] the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their righteousness [is] of me, saith the LORD.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 29:11
Contradicts by expressing plans for prosperity and hope, contrasting with the destruction theme in Deuteronomy 28:52.
Jeremiah 29:11: For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. [expected...: Heb. end and expectation]
Paradox #1
Deuteronomy 28:52 talks about a siege and destruction that will come upon cities. A potential contradiction or conflict could be with the concept of a loving and merciful God, as this verse describes severe punishment and suffering. It might seem inconsistent with the idea of forgiveness and compassion emphasized in other parts of the Bible.
Paradox #2
Deuteronomy 28:52 talks about consequences such as siege and hardship for not following certain laws. The contradiction or conflict here could be the idea of collective punishment, where entire groups of people, including innocents, might suffer for the actions of some. This raises questions about justice and fairness, as it contrasts with the idea of individuals being responsible for their actions.