Contradictions and Paradoxes in Deuteronomy 31:8

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Deuteronomy 31:8 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Deuteronomy 31:8. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, God goes ahead of us to lead the way and stays with us all the time. We don’t need to be scared or worried because God will never leave us alone.

Deuteronomy 31:8: And the LORD, he [it is] that doth go before thee; he will be with thee, he will not fail thee, neither forsake thee: fear not, neither be dismayed.

Contradiction with Judges 2:3

Contradicts the assurance of God's presence in Deuteronomy 31:8 by showing instances where God withdraws His aid.

Judges 2:3: Wherefore I also said, I will not drive them out from before you; but they shall be [as thorns] in your sides, and their gods shall be a snare unto you.

Contradiction with Joshua 7:12

Suggests that the Lord will not be with the Israelites because of their sin, contrary to the promise of never leaving.

Joshua 7:12: Therefore the children of Israel could not stand before their enemies, [but] turned [their] backs before their enemies, because they were accursed: neither will I be with you any more, except ye destroy the accursed from among you.

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 16:14

Indicates that the Spirit of the Lord departed from Saul, conflicting with the promise of God's constant presence.

1 Samuel 16:14: But the Spirit of the LORD departed from Saul, and an evil spirit from the LORD troubled him. [troubled: or, terrified]

Contradiction with 2 Kings 21:14

God declares He will forsake the remnant of His inheritance, contradicting the promise of not forsaking.

2 Kings 21:14: And I will forsake the remnant of mine inheritance, and deliver them into the hand of their enemies; and they shall become a prey and a spoil to all their enemies;

Contradiction with Isaiah 64:7

Speaks of God hiding His face, opposing the constant guidance mentioned in Deuteronomy 31:8.

Isaiah 64:7: And [there is] none that calleth upon thy name, that stirreth up himself to take hold of thee: for thou hast hid thy face from us, and hast consumed us, because of our iniquities. [consumed: Heb. melted] [because: Heb. by the hand]

Contradiction with Hosea 9:12

Prophesies that God will depart, contrary to the assurance of His presence.

Hosea 9:12: Though they bring up their children, yet will I bereave them, [that there shall] not [be] a man [left]: yea, woe also to them when I depart from them!

Contradiction with Matthew 27:46

Jesus on the cross cries out feeling forsaken by God, which contrasts with never being forsaken.

Matthew 27:46: And about the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying, Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani? that is to say, My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?

Contradiction with Psalm 22:1

David cries out feeling abandoned by God, conflicting with Deuteronomy 31:8's promise.

Psalm 22:1: [To the chief Musician upon Aijeleth Shahar, A Psalm of David.] My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me? [why art thou so] far from helping me, [and from] the words of my roaring? [Aijeleth...: or, the hind of the morning] [helping...: Heb. my salvation]
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