Contradictions and Paradoxes in Deuteronomy 32:23

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Deuteronomy 32:23 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Deuteronomy 32:23. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, God is saying that if the people do wrong, He will let a lot of troubles come to them like shooting arrows. It means God will use these problems to teach them to do right.

Deuteronomy 32:23: I will heap mischiefs upon them; I will spend mine arrows upon them.

Contradiction with Psalm 23:1

Deuteronomy 32:23 speaks of calamity and arrows upon them, whereas Psalm 23:1 speaks of the Lord as a shepherd ensuring there is no lack, indicating provision and safety.

Psalm 23:1: [A Psalm of David.] The LORD [is] my shepherd; I shall not want.

Contradiction with Matthew 11:28

Deuteronomy 32:23 describes disaster, while Matthew 11:28 offers rest to the weary and burdened, promising relief instead of calamity.

Matthew 11:28: Come unto me, all [ye] that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.

Contradiction with Romans 8:28

Romans 8:28 promises that all things work together for good for those who love God, which contradicts Deuteronomy 32:23, where destructive forces are loosed upon people.

Romans 8:28: And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to [his] purpose.

Paradox #1

Deuteronomy 32:23 discusses God sending misfortunes as punishment. The moral conflict could be how a loving and merciful God would intentionally bring harm or suffering to people as a form of punishment. This appears inconsistent with the idea of a benevolent deity who cares for all creation.

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