Contradictions and Paradoxes in Deuteronomy 28:56

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Deuteronomy 28:56 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Deuteronomy 28:56. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, this verse means that even the kindest and gentlest lady will become very upset with her family because of the hard times they are going through. She will surprisingly treat her loved ones in a way that isn't nice at all.

Deuteronomy 28:56: The tender and delicate woman among you, which would not adventure to set the sole of her foot upon the ground for delicateness and tenderness, her eye shall be evil toward the husband of her bosom, and toward her son, and toward her daughter,

Contradiction with 1 Timothy 2:9

This verse encourages women to dress modestly and with good works, rather than in the luxurious manner described for the delicate woman in Deuteronomy 28:56.

1 Timothy 2:9: In like manner also, that women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with shamefacedness and sobriety; not with broided hair, or gold, or pearls, or costly array; [broided: or, plaited]

Contradiction with Proverbs 31:30

This verse emphasizes the value of a woman who fears the Lord, contrasting with the superficial focus on delicacy and refinement.

Proverbs 31:30: Favour [is] deceitful, and beauty [is] vain: [but] a woman [that] feareth the LORD, she shall be praised.

Contradiction with Isaiah 3:16-17

This verse portrays judgment upon haughty women, conflicting with the depiction of a dainty woman in Deuteronomy 28:56.

Isaiah 3:16-17: Moreover the LORD saith, Because the daughters of Zion are haughty, and walk with stretched forth necks and wanton eyes, walking and mincing [as] they go, and making a tinkling with their feet: [wanton...: Heb. deceiving with their eyes] [mincing: or, tripping nicely]

Contradiction with 1 Peter 3:3-4

This passage advises women to prioritize inner beauty over outward adornment, contrasting with the description of the woman's appearance in Deuteronomy 28:56.

1 Peter 3:3-4: Whose adorning let it not be that outward [adorning] of plaiting the hair, and of wearing of gold, or of putting on of apparel;

Paradox #1

The contradiction in this verse arises from it describing a situation where extreme suffering and dire circumstances lead people to act in ways that are typically considered immoral. It presents a conflict between moral ideals and the harsh reality of survival under severe distress. This can cause discomfort when trying to reconcile humane behavior with dire human needs.

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