Contradictions and Paradoxes in Deuteronomy 32:28

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Deuteronomy 32:28 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Deuteronomy 32:28. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Deuteronomy, the people are not listening to wise advice and do not understand what is right. They are like kids who do not pay attention to good guidance and make mistakes.

Deuteronomy 32:28: For they [are] a nation void of counsel, neither [is there any] understanding in them.

Contradiction with Proverbs 2:6

This verse states that the Lord gives wisdom, whereas Deuteronomy 32:28 characterizes the people as lacking wisdom and understanding.

Proverbs 2:6: For the LORD giveth wisdom: out of his mouth [cometh] knowledge and understanding.

Contradiction with Proverbs 4:7

Here wisdom is described as the principal thing, suggesting its attainability, contrasting with Deuteronomy 32:28 that portrays a lack of such wisdom in the people.

Proverbs 4:7: Wisdom [is] the principal thing; [therefore] get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding.

Contradiction with James 1:5

This verse promises wisdom to those who ask God, contrasting with the people described in Deuteronomy 32:28 who are devoid of counsel and understanding.

James 1:5: If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all [men] liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:13

Blessedness is associated with finding wisdom, which contrasts with the absence of wisdom in the people as described in Deuteronomy 32:28.

Proverbs 3:13: Happy [is] the man [that] findeth wisdom, and the man [that] getteth understanding. [that getteth...: Heb. that draweth out understanding]

Contradiction with Proverbs 1:7

States that the fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, contrasting with the implication in Deuteronomy 32:28 that these people don’t possess such understanding or fear.

Proverbs 1:7: The fear of the LORD [is] the beginning of knowledge: [but] fools despise wisdom and instruction. [the beginning: or, the principal part]

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 7:12

Wisdom is described as a defense and provides life, highlighting a discrepancy with the wisdom-less state of the people in Deuteronomy 32:28.

Ecclesiastes 7:12: For wisdom [is] a defence, [and] money [is] a defence: but the excellency of knowledge [is, that] wisdom giveth life to them that have it. [defence: Heb. shadow]
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