Contradiction with Psalm 30:5
Illustrates God's anger is brief and followed by favor, contrasting Deuteronomy 28:59's depiction of prolonged plagues.
Psalm 30:5: For his anger [endureth but] a moment; in his favour [is] life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy [cometh] in the morning. [his anger...: Heb. there is but a moment in his anger] [for a night: Heb. in the evening] [joy: Heb. singing]
Contradiction with Lamentations 3:22-23
Highlights God's mercies and compassion as continuous and renewed daily, offering a hopeful perspective against the enduring afflictions described in Deuteronomy 28:59.
Lamentations 3:22-23: [It is of] the LORD'S mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not.
Contradiction with Exodus 15:26
Promises healing and protection from diseases if the Israelites obey His commands, which contrasts the unconditional severe afflictions in Deuteronomy 28:59.
Exodus 15:26: And said, If thou wilt diligently hearken to the voice of the LORD thy God, and wilt do that which is right in his sight, and wilt give ear to his commandments, and keep all his statutes, I will put none of these diseases upon thee, which I have brought upon the Egyptians: for I [am] the LORD that healeth thee.
Contradiction with James 5:15
Speaks of the prayer of faith and its power to heal the sick, presenting a remedy to the prolonged diseases mentioned in Deuteronomy 28:59.
James 5:15: And the prayer of faith shall save the sick, and the Lord shall raise him up; and if he have committed sins, they shall be forgiven him.
Contradiction with 1 John 4:8
Declares God as love, which contrasts with the harsh and severe plagues from Deuteronomy 28:59.
1 John 4:8: He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love.
Paradox #1
Some people might see a contradiction in the way Deuteronomy 28:59 talks about how God could bring severe punishments on people. They might question how a loving and merciful God would allow such intense suffering. This could seem inconsistent with other parts of the Bible that emphasize God's compassion and forgiveness.
Paradox #2
The contradiction in this verse could relate to the idea of divine intervention causing specific diseases as a form of punishment. Science attributes the cause of diseases to factors like germs, genetics, and environmental influences, rather than divine will or moral behavior. This represents a conflict between religious explanations and scientific understanding of disease causation.
Paradox #3
This verse could present a contradiction or conflict by depicting a God who inflicts severe and prolonged suffering, which might seem inconsistent with the concept of a loving and merciful deity. This could raise questions about the balance between justice and compassion.