Contradictions and Paradoxes in Deuteronomy 2:36

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Deuteronomy 2:36 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Deuteronomy 2:36. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Deuteronomy, God helped the Israelites win against all the cities they came across, and there was no city too strong for them because God was with them. This means that God made sure they were successful in everything they did.

Deuteronomy 2:36: From Aroer, which [is] by the brink of the river of Arnon, and [from] the city that [is] by the river, even unto Gilead, there was not one city too strong for us: the LORD our God delivered all unto us:

Contradiction with Exodus 20:13

While Deuteronomy 2:36 describes a conquest without loss, Exodus 20:13 commands "Thou shalt not kill," illustrating a moral contradiction in actions versus commandments.

Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Deuteronomy 2:36 depicts military victory over cities, while Matthew 5:44 instructs to "love your enemies," suggesting a conflict in approaches to adversaries.

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 12:19

In Deuteronomy 2:36, God gives victory in battle, whereas Romans 12:19 advises against revenge, saying, "Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord," implying a difference in divine justice.

Romans 12:19: Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but [rather] give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance [is] mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.

Contradiction with James 2:13

Deuteronomy 2:36 speaks of complete conquest, contrasting with James 2:13 which states "mercy rejoiceth against judgment," highlighting mercy over judgment.

James 2:13: For he shall have judgment without mercy, that hath shewed no mercy; and mercy rejoiceth against judgment. [rejoiceth: or, glorieth]

Contradiction with Luke 6:27

The conquest described in Deuteronomy 2:36 opposes Luke 6:27's call to "do good to them which hate you," showing different teachings on dealing with opposition.

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