Contradiction with 1 John 4:8
This verse states that "God is love," which might contradict Deuteronomy 32:18's depiction of God's reaction to being forsaken.
1 John 4:8: He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love.
Contradiction with James 1:17
This verse highlights that God is consistently good and unchanging, which could be seen as a contrast to the emotional response suggested in Deuteronomy 32:18.
James 1:17: Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.
Contradiction with Psalm 103:8
It describes God as merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy, whereas Deuteronomy 32:18 highlights God's feelings of neglect and betrayal.
Psalm 103:8: The LORD [is] merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy. [plentious...: Heb. great in mercy]
Contradiction with Isaiah 49:15
Suggests that God will not forget His people, contrasting with the notion of God being forsaken as described in Deuteronomy 32:18.
Isaiah 49:15: Can a woman forget her sucking child, that she should not have compassion on the son of her womb? yea, they may forget, yet will I not forget thee. [that...: Heb. from having compassion]
Contradiction with Hebrews 13:5
States, "I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee," which seems contrary to the idea that God feels forsaken in Deuteronomy 32:18.
Hebrews 13:5: [Let your] conversation [be] without covetousness; [and be] content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.
Paradox #1
The potential contradiction in that verse arises from the anthropomorphic depiction of God, describing God in terms that may suggest human-like traits or actions. This can conflict with other parts of the Bible that emphasize God's transcendent and unchanging nature, leading to questions about how God can be both beyond human traits while also being described in human-like ways.
Paradox #2
Deuteronomy 32:18 may raise questions about the consistency of acknowledging God as the creator while addressing the Israelites' tendency to forget and turn away from Him, potentially conflicting with themes of faithfulness to God found in other parts of the Bible.
Paradox #3
The contradiction in this verse could be the conflict between remembering and honoring one's origins or creator, and human tendencies to forget or disregard those origins. It highlights the inconsistency between human actions and the expectation of gratitude or acknowledgment.