Contradiction with Genesis 9:13
Deuteronomy 29:23 speaks of devastation and punishment while Genesis 9:13 speaks of God's covenant of never destroying all life with flood, showing a promise of preservation.
Genesis 9:13: I do set my bow in the cloud, and it shall be for a token of a covenant between me and the earth.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 29:11
Deuteronomy 29:23 discusses destruction of land, whereas Jeremiah 29:11 promises a hopeful future and plans for prosperity, contrasting with desolation.
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]
Contradiction with Matthew 5:45
Deuteronomy 29:23 illustrates selective destruction, while Matthew 5:45 suggests God provides for everyone, both the good and bad, contradicting targeted devastation.
Matthew 5:45: That ye may be the children of your Father which is in heaven: for he maketh his sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sendeth rain on the just and on the unjust.
Contradiction with Psalm 23:1
While Deuteronomy 29:23 depicts a scenario of curse and barrenness, Psalm 23:1 expresses that the Lord is a shepherd who provides and lacks nothing, countering the idea of desolation.
Psalm 23:1: [A Psalm of David.] The LORD [is] my shepherd; I shall not want.
Contradiction with Exodus 34:6
Deuteronomy 29:23 describes God administering judgment, yet Exodus 34:6 highlights God's merciful and gracious nature, showing a conflicting view of Divine character.
Exodus 34:6: And the LORD passed by before him, and proclaimed, The LORD, The LORD God, merciful and gracious, longsuffering, and abundant in goodness and truth,
Contradiction with James 1:17
Deuteronomy 29:23 shows a scene of judgment and calamity, whereas James 1:17 depicts God as the giver of good gifts and blessings, contrasting with the image of wrath.
James 1:17: Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.
Paradox #1
Deuteronomy 29:23 refers to a land affected by destruction similar to what happened to Sodom and Gomorrah. The contradiction could arise when comparing this to historical and archaeological evidence, which may not show signs of widespread destruction in certain areas during the claimed time period. This can lead to uncertainties about the historical accuracy of the events described.
Paradox #2
The description in the verse about the land becoming like sulfur and salt, where nothing can grow, is a drastic and complete transformation of the land's fertility. Scientifically, while lands can become barren due to natural or human causes (like salinization or volcanic activity), such a sudden and absolute transformation could be seen as improbable without a major environmental disaster. This might seem inconsistent with how gradual environmental changes typically occur.
Paradox #3
Deuteronomy 29:23 describes severe punishment and destruction as a consequence of turning away from God. The contradiction or conflict could be the question of whether a compassionate and loving deity would subject people to such harsh penalties, raising issues about the balance between justice and mercy. Some might find it difficult to reconcile the idea of a benevolent God with the depiction of severe retribution.