Contradiction with Exodus 33:11
Deuteronomy 31:1 mentions Moses speaking to all Israel, but Exodus 33:11 states that Moses spoke face to face with the Lord, suggesting direct divine communication rather than addressing an audience.
Exodus 33:11: And the LORD spake unto Moses face to face, as a man speaketh unto his friend. And he turned again into the camp: but his servant Joshua, the son of Nun, a young man, departed not out of the tabernacle.
Contradiction with Numbers 12:3
Deuteronomy 31:1 involves Moses addressing people, implying leadership, which might seem to conflict with Numbers 12:3, describing Moses as very meek, suggesting humility rather than taking the lead in speech.
Numbers 12:3: (Now the man Moses [was] very meek, above all the men which [were] upon the face of the earth.)
Contradiction with 1 Samuel 15:29
Deuteronomy 31:1 introduces Moses’ speech possibly indicating change or transition, whereas 1 Samuel 15:29 states that God does not change, presenting a theological contradiction on consistent leadership versus changeable plans.
1 Samuel 15:29: And also the Strength of Israel will not lie nor repent: for he [is] not a man, that he should repent. [Strength: or, Eternity, or, Victory]
Contradiction with John 1:17
Deuteronomy 31:1 introduces law through Moses, but John 1:17 contrasts this by emphasizing grace and truth through Jesus Christ, suggesting a contradiction in the form of divine communication.
John 1:17: For the law was given by Moses, [but] grace and truth came by Jesus Christ.