Contradictions and Paradoxes in Deuteronomy 31:14

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Deuteronomy 31:14 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Deuteronomy 31:14. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, God told him that it was time for him to go to heaven and asked him to bring Joshua to the special tent where God could talk to them. God wanted to give Joshua important instructions because he would be the new leader.

Deuteronomy 31:14: And the LORD said unto Moses, Behold, thy days approach that thou must die: call Joshua, and present yourselves in the tabernacle of the congregation, that I may give him a charge. And Moses and Joshua went, and presented themselves in the tabernacle of the congregation.

Contradiction with 1 Kings 8:57

It implies God does not forsake His people, whereas Deuteronomy 31:14 indicates a time when God's presence will leave.

1 Kings 8:57: The LORD our God be with us, as he was with our fathers: let him not leave us, nor forsake us:

Contradiction with Hebrews 13:5

States God will never leave or forsake the believers, contrasting Deuteronomy 31:14 where God foresees a 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 Matthew 28:20

Jesus assures continuous presence till the end of the world, contrary to Deuteronomy 31:14 where a departure is announced.

Matthew 28:20: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, [even] unto the end of the world. Amen.

Contradiction with Joshua 1:5

Promises never to fail or forsake, conflicting with the eventual departure in Deuteronomy 31:14.

Joshua 1:5: There shall not any man be able to stand before thee all the days of thy life: as I was with Moses, [so] I will be with thee: I will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.

Contradiction with Isaiah 41:10

Commands not to fear as God will be present, opposed to Deuteronomy 31:14 where a time of absence is declared.

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.
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