Contradictions and Paradoxes in Deuteronomy 2:18

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Deuteronomy 2:18 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Deuteronomy 2:18. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, God is telling the people that today they will cross through the land of Ar, which belongs to the people of Moab. It means they are moving forward on their journey.

Deuteronomy 2:18: Thou art to pass over through Ar, the coast of Moab, this day:

Contradiction with Numbers 20:21

This verse contradicts Deuteronomy 2:18 by showing that Edom refused to let Israel pass through their land, which contrasts with the instruction to pass through Ar in the coast of Moab.

Numbers 20:21: Thus Edom refused to give Israel passage through his border: wherefore Israel turned away from him.

Contradiction with Judges 11:17

Contradicts Deuteronomy 2:18 as it states Israel sent messengers to Edom asking for passage, but they were denied, conflicting with the peaceful passing in Deuteronomy.

Judges 11:17: Then Israel sent messengers unto the king of Edom, saying, Let me, I pray thee, pass through thy land: but the king of Edom would not hearken [thereto]. And in like manner they sent unto the king of Moab: but he would not [consent]: and Israel abode in Kadesh.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 23:3

Contradicts Deuteronomy 2:18 by forbidding Moabites from entering the congregation of the Lord, despite being directed to pass through Moab peacefully.

Deuteronomy 23:3: An Ammonite or Moabite shall not enter into the congregation of the LORD; even to their tenth generation shall they not enter into the congregation of the LORD for ever:

Contradiction with Numbers 21:23

Contradicts Deuteronomy 2:18 by showing Sihon king of the Amorites would not let Israel pass peacefully, leading to a battle, differing from the peaceful passage mentioned.

Numbers 21:23: And Sihon would not suffer Israel to pass through his border: but Sihon gathered all his people together, and went out against Israel into the wilderness: and he came to Jahaz, and fought against Israel.
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