Contradictions and Paradoxes in Deuteronomy 30:5

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Deuteronomy 30:5 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Deuteronomy 30:5. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, God promised to bring His people back to the special land their ancestors had and make them very happy, even more than their great-great-grandparents. God would bless them a lot and help them grow into a big, happy family.

Deuteronomy 30:5: And the LORD thy God will bring thee into the land which thy fathers possessed, and thou shalt possess it; and he will do thee good, and multiply thee above thy fathers.

Contradiction with Numbers 14:30

This verse states that none of the Israelites would enter the promised land, except Caleb and Joshua, which contradicts Deuteronomy 30:5's promise of returning and possessing the land.

Numbers 14:30: Doubtless ye shall not come into the land, [concerning] which I sware to make you dwell therein, save Caleb the son of Jephunneh, and Joshua the son of Nun. [sware: Heb. lifted up my hand]

Contradiction with Hebrews 11:13

It mentions that the faithful died without receiving the promises, contrasting the assurance of Deuteronomy 30:5 regarding the land as an inheritance.

Hebrews 11:13: These all died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them afar off, and were persuaded of [them], and embraced [them], and confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth. [in faith: Gr. according to faith]

Contradiction with Acts 7:48

Indicates that God does not dwell in temples made with hands, conflicting with the idea of a tangible, earthly possession in Deuteronomy 30:5.

Acts 7:48: Howbeit the most High dwelleth not in temples made with hands; as saith the prophet,

Contradiction with Jeremiah 11:14

This verse instructs not to pray for the people, suggesting a lack of divine favor, which contradicts the hopeful restoration in Deuteronomy 30:5.

Jeremiah 11:14: Therefore pray not thou for this people, neither lift up a cry or prayer for them: for I will not hear [them] in the time that they cry unto me for their trouble. [trouble: Heb. evil]

Contradiction with Matthew 21:43

Jesus tells the Pharisees that the kingdom of God will be taken from them, contrasting with the promise of land possession in Deuteronomy 30:5.

Matthew 21:43: Therefore say I unto you, The kingdom of God shall be taken from you, and given to a nation bringing forth the fruits thereof.

Paradox #1

Deuteronomy 30:5 speaks of God bringing the people to their land and making them prosperous. A possible contradiction could arise if one considers the broader context of taking land from others, which can conflict with values of justice and fairness. Some may see this as inconsistent with the commandment to love one's neighbor, as gaining wealth or territory could involve harm or displacement to others.

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