Contradictions and Paradoxes in Deuteronomy 29:27

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Deuteronomy 29:27 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Deuteronomy 29:27. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, when people do not follow God's rules, He can become very upset and might let bad things happen to their land as a punishment. This verse reminds people to listen to God and do what is right.

Deuteronomy 29:27: And the anger of the LORD was kindled against this land, to bring upon it all the curses that are written in this book:

Contradiction with Ezekiel 33:11

This verse emphasizes God's desire for the wicked to turn from their ways and live, contrasting with the punishment and anger described in Deuteronomy 29:27.

Ezekiel 33:11: Say unto them, [As] I live, saith the Lord GOD, I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked; but that the wicked turn from his way and live: turn ye, turn ye from your evil ways; for why will ye die, O house of Israel?

Contradiction with Lamentations 3:22-23

It highlights God's mercies and compassion as unfailing, whereas Deuteronomy 29:27 speaks to God's anger.

Lamentations 3:22-23: [It is of] the LORD'S mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not.

Contradiction with 2 Peter 3:9

This verse speaks about God's patience and unwillingness for any to perish, contrasting with the swift divine punishment described in Deuteronomy 29:27.

2 Peter 3:9: The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.

Contradiction with James 1:17

It describes God as the unchanging source of all good and perfect gifts, contrasting with the wrathful action in Deuteronomy 29:27.

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.

Contradiction with Psalm 86:15

This verse describes God as full of compassion and gracious, which contrasts with the reaction of anger in Deuteronomy 29:27.

Psalm 86:15: But thou, O Lord, [art] a God full of compassion, and gracious, longsuffering, and plenteous in mercy and truth.

Paradox #1

Deuteronomy 29:27 describes a punishment from God on a group of people for breaking a covenant. The contradiction or conflict may arise from the idea of collective punishment, where innocent individuals suffer consequences for the actions of others. This can be seen as inconsistent with the notion of individual responsibility and justice.

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