Contradictions and Paradoxes in Deuteronomy 32:29

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Deuteronomy 32:29 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Deuteronomy 32:29. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, if the people were smart and really understood what was happening, they would think about what could happen to them in the future if they didn't make good choices. It's like when you remember to be careful so you don't get in trouble later.

Deuteronomy 32:29: O that they were wise, [that] they understood this, [that] they would consider their latter end!

Contradiction with Proverbs 16:9

Deuteronomy 32:29 advises wisdom for foresight, whereas Proverbs 16:9 implies human plans are secondary to God's will.

Proverbs 16:9: A man's heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps.

Contradiction with Isaiah 55:8-9

Deuteronomy 32:29 seeks human foresight, yet Isaiah 55:8-9 emphasizes that God's thoughts and ways are beyond human understanding.

Isaiah 55:8-9: For my thoughts [are] not your thoughts, neither [are] your ways my ways, saith the LORD.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:34

Deuteronomy 32:29 encourages foresight, while Matthew 6:34 advises against worrying about tomorrow and focuses on trusting God day by day.

Matthew 6:34: Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day [is] the evil thereof.

Contradiction with James 4:13-15

Deuteronomy 32:29 suggests planning and foresight, but James 4:13-15 warns against assuming future certainty without acknowledging God’s will.

James 4:13-15: Go to now, ye that say, To day or to morrow we will go into such a city, and continue there a year, and buy and sell, and get gain:
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