Contradiction with Genesis 1:1
Deuteronomy 32:1 calls upon the heavens and the earth to hear, whereas Genesis 1:1 describes God creating the heavens and the earth, suggesting a time when they were not present to hear anything.
Genesis 1:1: In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth.
Contradiction with Job 38:4
Deuteronomy 32:1 implies the heavens and earth are active listeners, but Job 38:4 questions Job’s presence at creation, suggesting humans lack the perspective to command nature.
Job 38:4: Where wast thou when I laid the foundations of the earth? declare, if thou hast understanding. [hast...: Heb. knowest understanding]
Contradiction with Psalm 115:16
Deuteronomy 32:1 speaks to the earth's attentiveness, but Psalm 115:16 assigns the earth to human dominion rather than a passive listening role.
Psalm 115:16: The heaven, [even] the heavens, [are] the LORD'S: but the earth hath he given to the children of men.
Contradiction with Isaiah 1:2
Deuteronomy 32:1 commissions the heavens and the earth to listen, whereas Isaiah 1:2 depicts them as witnesses against the rebellion of people, not necessarily obedient listeners.
Isaiah 1:2: Hear, O heavens, and give ear, O earth: for the LORD hath spoken, I have nourished and brought up children, and they have rebelled against me.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 22:29
Deuteronomy 32:1 addresses the earth to hear, while Jeremiah 22:29 repetitively calls the earth in an urgent and demanding manner, implying it is not easily attentive.
Jeremiah 22:29: O earth, earth, earth, hear the word of the LORD.
Contradiction with Matthew 24:35
Deuteronomy 32:1 treats the heavens and earth as eternal witnesses, but Matthew 24:35 states that heaven and earth will pass away, suggesting temporality.
Matthew 24:35: Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall not pass away.
Contradiction with Revelation 21:1
Deuteronomy 32:1 has an eternal tone for heaven and earth's listening role, but Revelation 21:1 describes the passing of the old heaven and earth, highlighting transience.
Revelation 21:1: And I saw a new heaven and a new earth: for the first heaven and the first earth were passed away; and there was no more sea.