Contradictions and Paradoxes in Deuteronomy 29:28

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Deuteronomy 29:28 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Deuteronomy 29:28. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, God was very upset with the people because they didn't listen to Him, so He moved them far away from their home to teach them a lesson. Even though it sounds a bit scary, it's a reminder to always try to do what God says.

Deuteronomy 29:28: And the LORD rooted them out of their land in anger, and in wrath, and in great indignation, and cast them into another land, as [it is] this day.

Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:20

This verse states that the soul that sins shall die, implying individual responsibility for sin, whereas Deuteronomy 29:28 suggests communal punishment for the sins of some individuals.

Ezekiel 18:20: The soul that sinneth, it shall die. The son shall not bear the iniquity of the father, neither shall the father bear the iniquity of the son: the righteousness of the righteous shall be upon him, and the wickedness of the wicked shall be upon him.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 31:29-30

These verses suggest that everyone will die for their own iniquity, in contrast to the collective punishment mentioned in Deuteronomy 29:28.

Jeremiah 31:29-30: In those days they shall say no more, The fathers have eaten a sour grape, and the children's teeth are set on edge.

Contradiction with 2 Chronicles 7:14

This verse implies God will forgive the sins and heal the land if people repent, which contrasts with the idea of irreversible destruction mentioned in Deuteronomy 29:28.

2 Chronicles 7:14: If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land. [which...: Heb. upon whom my name is called]

Contradiction with Romans 14:12

States that every one of us shall give account of himself to God, highlighting personal accountability as opposed to the collective accountability in Deuteronomy 29:28.

Romans 14:12: So then every one of us shall give account of himself to God.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 24:16

This verse states that fathers shall not be put to death for their children, nor children for their fathers, which is contradicted by the collective nature of judgment in Deuteronomy 29:28.

Deuteronomy 24:16: The fathers shall not be put to death for the children, neither shall the children be put to death for the fathers: every man shall be put to death for his own sin.

Paradox #1

Deuteronomy 29:28 talks about God removing people from their land and scattering them due to their disobedience. The contradiction or conflict here could be the idea of collective punishment; punishing a whole group for the actions of some members might seem unfair to many, as it affects innocent people alongside those who have done wrong.

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