Contradictions and Paradoxes in Deuteronomy 32:27

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Deuteronomy 32:27 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Deuteronomy 32:27. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Deuteronomy, God is saying He didn't want the enemy to think they won because they were strong, instead of understanding that God was really in control. God wants everyone to know that He is the one who helps and decides what happens.

Deuteronomy 32:27: Were it not that I feared the wrath of the enemy, lest their adversaries should behave themselves strangely, [and] lest they should say, Our hand [is] high, and the LORD hath not done all this. [Our...: or, Our high hand, and not the LORD hath done]

Contradiction with Isaiah 54:17

This verse promises protection and success against any opposition, contrasting with Deuteronomy 32:27, where God speaks of the reproach of nations if Israel is destroyed.

Isaiah 54:17: No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue [that] shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn. This [is] the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their righteousness [is] of me, saith the LORD.

Contradiction with Psalm 91:10

Assurance of safety is given in this Psalm, which contrasts with the fear of harm from enemies in Deuteronomy 32:27.

Psalm 91:10: There shall no evil befall thee, neither shall any plague come nigh thy dwelling.

Contradiction with Hebrews 13:6

This verse expresses confidence that the LORD is a helper, negating the fear of man, contrasting with the concern over what enemies might perceive in Deuteronomy 32:27.

Hebrews 13:6: So that we may boldly say, The Lord [is] my helper, and I will not fear what man shall do unto me.

Contradiction with Romans 8:31

Asserts that if God is for us, no one can be against us, in contrast to the acknowledgment of hostility from external nations in Deuteronomy 32:27.

Romans 8:31: What shall we then say to these things? If God [be] for us, who [can be] against us?

Contradiction with Proverbs 21:30

Claims that there is no wisdom, understanding, or counsel against the LORD, contrasting with the worry of human enemies' misconceptions present in Deuteronomy 32:27.

Proverbs 21:30: [There is] no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against the LORD.
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