Contradictions and Paradoxes in Deuteronomy 31:3

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Deuteronomy 31:3 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Deuteronomy 31:3. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, God is like a guide who goes ahead to help and protect His people, and Joshua will also lead them as God promised. It means God will help them get a new home and make sure they are safe there.

Deuteronomy 31:3: The LORD thy God, he will go over before thee, [and] he will destroy these nations from before thee, and thou shalt possess them: [and] Joshua, he shall go over before thee, as the LORD hath said.

Contradiction with Exodus 33:14

Deuteronomy 31:3 asserts that Joshua will lead the people, while Exodus 33:14 emphasizes God's direct presence going with the people.

Exodus 33:14: And he said, My presence shall go [with thee], and I will give thee rest.

Contradiction with Numbers 14:42

Deuteronomy 31:3 specifies that the Lord will go before the people, whereas Numbers 14:42 warns against going without God's blessing.

Numbers 14:42: Go not up, for the LORD [is] not among you; that ye be not smitten before your enemies.

Contradiction with Judges 3:12

Deuteronomy 31:3 reassures victory with God's help, yet Judges 3:12 shows Israel being overtaken due to disobedience, suggesting God's support is conditional.

Judges 3:12: And the children of Israel did evil again in the sight of the LORD: and the LORD strengthened Eglon the king of Moab against Israel, because they had done evil in the sight of the LORD.

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 4:10

Deuteronomy 31:3 promises God's support and enemy defeat, while 1 Samuel 4:10 describes Israel's defeat despite God's chosen priesthood's presence, signifying that presence does not guarantee victory.

1 Samuel 4:10: And the Philistines fought, and Israel was smitten, and they fled every man into his tent: and there was a very great slaughter; for there fell of Israel thirty thousand footmen.

Contradiction with 2 Kings 17:18

Deuteronomy 31:3 speaks of God's accompaniment and triumph, but 2 Kings 17:18 discusses God removing His presence due to Israel's sin, highlighting potential withdrawal of support.

2 Kings 17:18: Therefore the LORD was very angry with Israel, and removed them out of his sight: there was none left but the tribe of Judah only.
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