Contradictions and Paradoxes in Deuteronomy 29:7

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Deuteronomy 29:7 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Deuteronomy 29:7. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, God helped the Israelites win against two strong kings who wanted to fight them. This showed that God was taking care of them and keeping His promises.

Deuteronomy 29:7: And when ye came unto this place, Sihon the king of Heshbon, and Og the king of Bashan, came out against us unto battle, and we smote them:

Contradiction with Psalm 44:3

While Deuteronomy 29:7 recounts the Israelites' own efforts in battle, Psalm 44:3 emphasizes that victory is not achieved by their sword or arm, but by God's intervention.

Psalm 44:3: For they got not the land in possession by their own sword, neither did their own arm save them: but thy right hand, and thine arm, and the light of thy countenance, because thou hadst a favour unto them.

Contradiction with Joshua 24:12

This verse states that it was God who sent the hornet before the Israelites to drive out their enemies, contrasting with Deuteronomy 29:7, which focuses on the Israelites themselves defeating their adversaries.

Joshua 24:12: And I sent the hornet before you, which drave them out from before you, [even] the two kings of the Amorites; [but] not with thy sword, nor with thy bow.

Contradiction with Psalm 20:7

Deuteronomy 29:7 details specific military victories, whereas Psalm 20:7 notes that reliance should be on God rather than on military might like chariots and horses.

Psalm 20:7: Some [trust] in chariots, and some in horses: but we will remember the name of the LORD our God.

Contradiction with Proverbs 21:31

This verse suggests that while preparation for battle is necessary, victory is ultimately granted by the Lord, providing a different perspective than the self-reliant narrative of Deuteronomy 29:7.

Proverbs 21:31: The horse [is] prepared against the day of battle: but safety [is] of the LORD. [safety: or, victory]
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