Contradictions and Paradoxes in Deuteronomy 28:66

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Deuteronomy 28:66 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Deuteronomy 28:66. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, this verse means that people will feel very scared and worried about what might happen to them. They will not feel safe or sure about their lives at all.

Deuteronomy 28:66: And thy life shall hang in doubt before thee; and thou shalt fear day and night, and shalt have none assurance of thy life:

Contradiction with John 10:28

John 10:28 contradicts Deuteronomy 28:66 by offering assurance of eternal life and security, contrasting the fear and uncertainty described in Deuteronomy.

John 10:28: And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any [man] pluck them out of my hand.

Contradiction with Psalm 23:4

Psalm 23:4 expresses confidence and fearlessness, even in the face of death, contrary to the life hanging in doubt described in Deuteronomy 28:66.

Psalm 23:4: Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou [art] with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.

Contradiction with Philippians 4:7

Philippians 4:7 speaks of the peace of God which surpasses all understanding, which is in opposition to the anxiety and lack of assurance depicted in Deuteronomy 28:66.

Philippians 4:7: And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

Contradiction with Isaiah 41:10

Isaiah 41:10 assures believers not to fear as God is with them, which stands in contrast to the insecurity and dread portrayed in Deuteronomy 28:66.

Isaiah 41:10: Fear thou not; for I [am] with thee: be not dismayed; for I [am] thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.

Contradiction with Romans 8:38-39

Romans 8:38-39 declares the certainty of God's love from which nothing can separate believers, contradicting the perpetual fear and instability mentioned in Deuteronomy 28:66.

Romans 8:38-39: For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come,

Paradox #1

Some people might see a contradiction in how Deuteronomy 28:66 discusses feeling uncertain and anxious about life, while other parts of the Bible encourage faith and trust in God's protection and plan. The tension lies between experiencing fear and having faith.

Paradox #2

The verse describes living in a state of constant fear and uncertainty about survival. The contradiction or inconsistency might be seen in the broader context of a loving God allowing or causing such intense fear and insecurity to befall His people, especially if one expects divine protection and peace. Some might see a conflict between the idea of a benevolent deity and the experience of extreme anxiety or peril as described in this passage.

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