Contradiction with Matthew 6:31
This verse advises people not to worry about what they will wear, while Deuteronomy 29:5 mentions God's provision of clothing that did not wear out, implying a focus on material provision.
Matthew 6:31: Therefore take no thought, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed?
Contradiction with Luke 12:22-23
This passage teaches that life is more than food and the body more than clothing, whereas Deuteronomy 29:5 emphasizes God's care through the provision of clothing.
Luke 12:22-23: And he said unto his disciples, Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat; neither for the body, what ye shall put on.
Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 5:1-4
This passage speaks of longing to be clothed with a heavenly dwelling rather than earthly garments.
2 Corinthians 5:1-4: For we know that if our earthly house of [this] tabernacle were dissolved, we have a building of God, an house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens.
Contradiction with James 2:15-16
Advises believers to provide for others' physical needs, potentially contrasting with Deuteronomy 29:5 where God alone provides for Israel's needs.
James 2:15-16: If a brother or sister be naked, and destitute of daily food,
Contradiction with Matthew 6:28-30
Emphasizes faith in God to clothe, differing from Deuteronomy 29:5's focus on God's past provision of durable clothing.
Matthew 6:28-30: And why take ye thought for raiment? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they toil not, neither do they spin:
Paradox #1
One possible contradiction regarding Deuteronomy 29:5 arises when considering the practicality and realism of clothing and footwear lasting unchanged for 40 years during the Israelites' desert journey, which might seem unlikely from a historical and scientific perspective. This account relies on divine intervention, which can be a point of inconsistency for those looking for natural explanations.
Paradox #2
The verse describes a supernatural event where clothing and sandals did not wear out over a long period. Scientifically, materials like clothing and footwear naturally degrade over time due to wear and tear. The lack of degradation described is inconsistent with our understanding of material science and physics.