Contradictions and Paradoxes in Deuteronomy 31:7

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Deuteronomy 31:7 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Deuteronomy 31:7. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, he told Joshua to be brave and strong because he had a big job to lead the people to the special land God promised to their ancestors. Moses encouraged Joshua to help the people receive the land and make it their home.

Deuteronomy 31:7: And Moses called unto Joshua, and said unto him in the sight of all Israel, Be strong and of a good courage: for thou must go with this people unto the land which the LORD hath sworn unto their fathers to give them; and thou shalt cause them to inherit it.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Deuteronomy 31:7 encourages courage and strength in conquest, whereas Matthew 5:44 promotes love and prayer for enemies.

Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

Contradiction with Isaiah 2:4

Isaiah 2:4 envisions a future of peace without war, contradicting the call to lead into battle in Deuteronomy 31:7.

Isaiah 2:4: And he shall judge among the nations, and shall rebuke many people: and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruninghooks: nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more. [pruninghooks: or, scythes]

Contradiction with Matthew 26:52

Jesus' rebuke against the use of the sword contradicts the charge to lead and be strong in military conquest as in Deuteronomy 31:7.

Matthew 26:52: Thinkest thou that I cannot now pray to my Father, and he shall presently give me more than twelve legions of angels?

Contradiction with Romans 12:19

Romans 12:19 encourages leaving vengeance to God, while Deuteronomy 31:7 implies direct participation in driving out nations.

Romans 12:19: Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but [rather] give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance [is] mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.
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