Contradictions and Paradoxes in Deuteronomy 31:29

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Deuteronomy 31:29 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Deuteronomy 31:29. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, he is warning that after he dies, people might stop doing what God told them to do and start doing bad things, which will make God sad and angry. He wants them to remember to follow God's way to keep away from trouble.

Deuteronomy 31:29: For I know that after my death ye will utterly corrupt [yourselves], and turn aside from the way which I have commanded you; and evil will befall you in the latter days; because ye will do evil in the sight of the LORD, to provoke him to anger through the work of your hands.

Contradiction with Genesis 8:21

This verse states that God will not curse the ground anymore or destroy every living thing, contradicting Deuteronomy 31:29 which talks about evil befalling them in the latter days.

Genesis 8:21: And the LORD smelled a sweet savour; and the LORD said in his heart, I will not again curse the ground any more for man's sake; for the imagination of man's heart [is] evil from his youth; neither will I again smite any more every thing living, as I have done. [a sweet...: Heb. a savour of rest or, satisfaction] [for the imagination: or, through the imagination]

Contradiction with Jeremiah 31:34

This verse promises that God will forgive iniquity and remember sin no more, contrasting with the impending evil and corruption mentioned in Deuteronomy 31:29.

Jeremiah 31:34: And they shall teach no more every man his neighbour, and every man his brother, saying, Know the LORD: for they shall all know me, from the least of them unto the greatest of them, saith the LORD: for I will forgive their iniquity, and I will remember their sin no more.

Contradiction with Isaiah 54:10

This verse assures the everlasting kindness and covenant of peace from God, which contradicts the evils and troubles foretold in Deuteronomy 31:29.

Isaiah 54:10: For the mountains shall depart, and the hills be removed; but my kindness shall not depart from thee, neither shall the covenant of my peace be removed, saith the LORD that hath mercy on thee.

Contradiction with Ezekiel 36:26

This verse promises a new heart and spirit, contrasting with the corruption and evil predicted in Deuteronomy 31:29.

Ezekiel 36:26: A new heart also will I give you, and a new spirit will I put within you: and I will take away the stony heart out of your flesh, and I will give you an heart of flesh.

Contradiction with Matthew 11:28

Jesus’ invitation for rest and relief from burdens contrasts with the tribulation and evils mentioned in Deuteronomy 31:29.

Matthew 11:28: Come unto me, all [ye] that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.

Paradox #1

Deuteronomy 31:29 talks about the Israelites turning away from God's commandments and doing evil. One possible contradiction could be the idea of God's omniscience versus human free will. If God knows in advance that people will turn away and sin, it raises questions about their ability to choose freely and why God would create the circumstances for that choice. This can create tension between the concepts of free will and divine foreknowledge.

Paradox #2

Deuteronomy 31:29 suggests a prediction of future wrongdoing and turning away from commandments. The potential contradiction could be seen in the idea of free will versus predestination. If wrongdoing is predicted, it raises questions about people's ability to choose their path freely. This might conflict with the belief in personal responsibility for moral choices.

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