Contradictions and Paradoxes in Deuteronomy 30:17

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Deuteronomy 30:17 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Deuteronomy 30:17. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, if you stop listening to God and start paying attention to other gods instead, you are turning away from Him. Christians believe this means it is important to stay close to God and listen to Him, so you don't get distracted by other things.

Deuteronomy 30:17: But if thine heart turn away, so that thou wilt not hear, but shalt be drawn away, and worship other gods, and serve them;

Contradiction with John 3:16

Emphasizes God's love and salvation for all who believe, rather than threat of destruction for turning away.

John 3:16: For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

Contradiction with Romans 8:38-39

Assures that nothing can separate believers from the love of God, contradicting the idea of God’s rejection if they turn away.

Romans 8:38-39: For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come,

Contradiction with Hebrews 13:5

Promises that God will never leave nor forsake believers, which contrasts with the idea of being destroyed for turning away.

Hebrews 13:5: [Let your] conversation [be] without covetousness; [and be] content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.

Contradiction with Isaiah 41:10

Encourages fearlessness due to God’s constant support, contradicting the notion of abandonment upon turning away.

Isaiah 41:10: Fear thou not; for I [am] with thee: be not dismayed; for I [am] thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 31:3

Speaks of God's everlasting love, which counters the threat of destruction mentioned in Deuteronomy 30:17.

Jeremiah 31:3: The LORD hath appeared of old unto me, [saying], Yea, I have loved thee with an everlasting love: therefore with lovingkindness have I drawn thee. [of...: Heb. from afar] [with lovingkindness...: have I extended lovingkindness unto thee]

Paradox #1

This verse might present a contradiction or conflict in the sense that it suggests consequences for turning away from certain beliefs or actions. Some people might see a contradiction in the idea of a loving and forgiving deity allowing or enforcing negative consequences for straying. This can raise questions about free will versus predetermined outcomes, and the balance between justice and mercy.

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