Contradiction with Proverbs 25:2
While Deuteronomy 29:29 emphasizes the concealment of certain divine matters by God, Proverbs 25:2 suggests that it is the glory of God to conceal things, but also the glory of kings to search out a matter, implying human pursuit of understanding divine secrets.
Proverbs 25:2: [It is] the glory of God to conceal a thing: but the honour of kings [is] to search out a matter.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 33:3
Deuteronomy 29:29 speaks to the hidden aspects belonging to God, yet Jeremiah 33:3 invites people to call unto God who will answer and reveal great and unsearchable things, suggesting that some hidden things can be revealed to those who seek.
Jeremiah 33:3: Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and shew thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not. [mighty: or, hidden]
Contradiction with Matthew 11:25
Deuteronomy 29:29 emphasizes hidden things belonging to God, whereas Matthew 11:25 details Jesus' declaration that God reveals truths to "babes" and hides them from the wise, presenting a scenario where divine truths are selectively revealed.
Matthew 11:25: At that time Jesus answered and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes.
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 2:10
While Deuteronomy 29:29 tells of secret things belonging to the Lord, 1 Corinthians 2:10 reveals that God has revealed them to us by His Spirit, indicating that the Spirit can unveil divine mysteries.
1 Corinthians 2:10: But God hath revealed [them] unto us by his Spirit: for the Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God.
Contradiction with Amos 3:7
Deuteronomy 29:29 indicates that certain things are secret with the Lord, but Amos 3:7 states that God does nothing without revealing his secret to his servants the prophets, implying that God shares his secrets with chosen individuals.
Amos 3:7: Surely the Lord GOD will do nothing, but he revealeth his secret unto his servants the prophets.
Paradox #1
Deuteronomy 29:29 talks about certain things being known only to God while other things are revealed to us to follow. The potential conflict here is that it can be hard for people to understand why some important things are hidden by God and not explained clearly, which might feel unfair or confusing when trying to make decisions or understand life's challenges. This could lead to difficulties in fully trusting or following guidance if it feels incomplete.