Contradictions and Paradoxes in Deuteronomy 2:33

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Deuteronomy 2:33 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Deuteronomy 2:33. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, God helped the people win a battle against their enemies by letting them defeat a king, his children, and all the people with him. God was on their side and made them strong enough to win.

Deuteronomy 2:33: And the LORD our God delivered him before us; and we smote him, and his sons, and all his people.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Deuteronomy 2:33 describes defeating enemies completely, while Matthew 5:44 teaches to love your enemies.

Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

Contradiction with Romans 12:17

Deuteronomy 2:33 records a victorious battle, whereas Romans 12:17 advises not to repay evil for evil.

Romans 12:17: Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.

Contradiction with Matthew 26:52

In Deuteronomy 2:33, the Israelites are using the sword to defeat their enemies, but Matthew 26:52 warns those who live by the sword will die by the sword.

Matthew 26:52: Thinkest thou that I cannot now pray to my Father, and he shall presently give me more than twelve legions of angels?

Contradiction with Luke 6:27

Deuteronomy 2:33 involves destruction of enemies, while Luke 6:27 encourages doing good to those who hate you.

Luke 6:27: But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,

Contradiction with Proverbs 25:21-22

The destruction in Deuteronomy 2:33 contrasts with Proverbs 25:21-22, which suggests feeding your enemy if they are hungry and giving them drink if they are thirsty.

Proverbs 25:21-22: If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink:

Paradox #1

The description of God helping Israel to defeat and destroy their enemies in that verse might conflict with the idea of a loving and merciful God, as some people find it difficult to reconcile the depiction of divine-sanctioned violence with the broader biblical teachings on love and compassion.

Paradox #2

Deuteronomy 2:33 describes a battle where God helps the Israelites defeat their enemies. The moral conflict here could be about the idea of divinely sanctioned violence. Some people might struggle with understanding how a just and loving God could support or command violence and warfare. This can seem inconsistent with other teachings in the Bible that promote peace and love.

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