Contradictions and Paradoxes in Deuteronomy 2:28

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Deuteronomy 2:28 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Deuteronomy 2:28. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, God wanted to remind people to be fair and respectful even when traveling through someone else's land. They should pay for food and water instead of taking it without asking, showing kindness and respect to others.

Deuteronomy 2:28: Thou shalt sell me meat for money, that I may eat; and give me water for money, that I may drink: only I will pass through on my feet;

Contradiction with Exodus 23:32

This verse prohibits making covenants with foreign nations, contradicting the request to purchase resources from them.

Exodus 23:32: Thou shalt make no covenant with them, nor with their gods.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 7:2

This verse commands the Israelites to destroy certain nations utterly and make no treaties with them, which contradicts buying resources.

Deuteronomy 7:2: And when the LORD thy God shall deliver them before thee; thou shalt smite them, [and] utterly destroy them; thou shalt make no covenant with them, nor shew mercy unto them:

Contradiction with Joshua 9:14-15

The Israelites make a peace treaty with the Gibeonites, contradicting the prohibition of making covenants.

Joshua 9:14-15: And the men took of their victuals, and asked not [counsel] at the mouth of the LORD. [the men...: or, they received the men by reason of their victuals]

Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 6:14

Advises against being unequally yoked with unbelievers, contrasting the willingness to trade with other nations.

2 Corinthians 6:14: Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness?
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