Contradictions and Paradoxes in Deuteronomy 31:18

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Deuteronomy 31:18 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Deuteronomy 31:18. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, God will look away from the people because they did bad things and started loving other gods instead of Him. It's like when a friend is upset because you forgot about them and played with someone else.

Deuteronomy 31:18: And I will surely hide my face in that day for all the evils which they shall have wrought, in that they are turned unto other gods.

Contradiction with Joshua 1:5

This verse promises that God will not fail or forsake Joshua, contrasting with Deuteronomy 31:18 where God hides His face.

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 Hebrews 13:5

It emphasizes that God will never leave nor forsake His people, contradicting Deuteronomy 31:18's depiction of God hiding His face.

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

God reassures His presence and support, which contrasts with the idea of God hiding His face as stated in Deuteronomy 31:18.

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 Matthew 28:20

Jesus promises to be with His followers always, contradicting the concept of God hiding His face in Deuteronomy 31:18.

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 Psalm 46:1

God is described as a very present help in trouble, conflicting with Deuteronomy 31:18 where He hides His face.

Psalm 46:1: [To the chief Musician for the sons of Korah, A Song upon Alamoth.] God [is] our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. [for: or, of]

Paradox #1

The contradiction in this verse could be that, while people may expect God to always be present and supportive, the idea of God hiding His face suggests a withdrawal of support or presence, which seems inconsistent with the concept of an unconditionally loving and protective deity. This can create confusion about the nature of God's relationship with people, especially in times of trouble or wrongdoing.

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