Contradictions and Paradoxes in Deuteronomy 31:21

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Deuteronomy 31:21 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Deuteronomy 31:21. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, if bad things happen to the people, this song will help remind them of what they did wrong because God already knows what they are thinking and doing. It is like a message that helps them remember and learn, so they don’t forget even when they reach the new land God promised.

Deuteronomy 31:21: And it shall come to pass, when many evils and troubles are befallen them, that this song shall testify against them as a witness; for it shall not be forgotten out of the mouths of their seed: for I know their imagination which they go about, even now, before I have brought them into the land which I sware. [against: Heb. before] [go...: Heb. do]

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5

Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding, which contrasts with Deuteronomy 31:21 that anticipates reliance on their own ways leading to trouble.

Proverbs 3:5: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 29:11

For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end, conflicting with Deuteronomy 31:21, which speaks of the Israelites forsaking God despite His plans for them.

Jeremiah 29:11: For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. [expected...: Heb. end and expectation]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:48

Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect, contrasting with Deuteronomy 31:21 that foresees Israel's inclination towards imperfection and disobedience.

Matthew 5:48: Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect.

Contradiction with Romans 8:28

And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, contradicting Deuteronomy 31:21 which foretells hardship due to turning away from God.

Romans 8:28: And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to [his] purpose.

Contradiction with 1 John 2:1

My little children, these things write I unto you, that ye sin not, presenting a contradiction as Deuteronomy 31:21 anticipates future sin and failure to follow God's law.

1 John 2:1: My little children, these things write I unto you, that ye sin not. And if any man sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous:

Paradox #1

The contradiction in the verse could arise if it suggests placing responsibility on future generations for actions they have not directly committed, which conflicts with the idea of individual accountability.

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