Contradiction with Exodus 20:3
This verse commands the worship of no other gods, contradicting the action of serving strange gods in Deuteronomy 32:16.
Exodus 20:3: Thou shalt have no other gods before me.
Contradiction with Isaiah 42:8
This verse states that God will not give His glory to another, opposing the worship of other gods mentioned in Deuteronomy 32:16.
Isaiah 42:8: I [am] the LORD: that [is] my name: and my glory will I not give to another, neither my praise to graven images.
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 6:14
This verse instructs not to go after other gods, which contrasts with serving other gods in Deuteronomy 32:16.
Deuteronomy 6:14: Ye shall not go after other gods, of the gods of the people which [are] round about you;
Contradiction with Jeremiah 25:6
It warns against going after other gods, contradicting the action in Deuteronomy 32:16.
Jeremiah 25:6: And go not after other gods to serve them, and to worship them, and provoke me not to anger with the works of your hands; and I will do you no hurt.
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 10:20
States that sacrifices to other gods are to devils, conflicting with actions in Deuteronomy 32:16.
1 Corinthians 10:20: But I [say], that the things which the Gentiles sacrifice, they sacrifice to devils, and not to God: and I would not that ye should have fellowship with devils.
Contradiction with Exodus 34:14
Emphasizes worshiping no other god, contradicting the behavior in Deuteronomy 32:16.
Exodus 34:14: For thou shalt worship no other god: for the LORD, whose name [is] Jealous, [is] a jealous God:
Paradox #1
This verse could be seen as morally contradictory or inconsistent because it criticizes people for turning to other gods, yet the text itself describes a God who demands exclusive worship and punishes those who don't comply. This raises questions about free will, religious freedom, and the moral implications of divine punishment for seeking other beliefs or deities.