Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 7:29
This verse suggests that God made humanity upright, contrasting with the portrayal of people as corrupt in Deuteronomy 32:5.
Ecclesiastes 7:29: Lo, this only have I found, that God hath made man upright; but they have sought out many inventions.
Contradiction with Genesis 1:27
This verse states that man was created in the image of God, which contradicts the idea of being a 'perverse and crooked generation' as mentioned in Deuteronomy 32:5.
Genesis 1:27: So God created man in his [own] image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them.
Contradiction with Isaiah 1:18
This verse invites reasoning together to cleanse from sin, suggesting redemption, which contrasts the irredeemable corruption described in Deuteronomy 32:5.
Isaiah 1:18: Come now, and let us reason together, saith the LORD: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool.
Contradiction with Psalm 139:14
This verse praises the creation of man, emphasizing being 'fearfully and wonderfully made,' in contrast to Deuteronomy 32:5's depiction of corruption.
Psalm 139:14: I will praise thee; for I am fearfully [and] wonderfully made: marvellous [are] thy works; and [that] my soul knoweth right well. [right...: Heb. greatly]
Contradiction with 1 John 3:1
This verse speaks of the love God has given, making individuals 'sons of God,' which contradicts the view of deviation and corruption in Deuteronomy 32:5.
1 John 3:1: Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God: therefore the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not.
Paradox #1
Deuteronomy 32:5 could be seen as having a doctrinal inconsistency because it describes the people as flawed or corrupt, which might seem contradictory to the idea that humans are made in the image of God and thus should reflect divine perfection. However, this can be reconciled by understanding that the verse highlights human fallibility and the potential to stray from divine ideals, emphasizing the need for guidance and divine correction.
Paradox #2
The contradiction or conflict in the verse might arise from the differing views on the nature of people as being flawed or corrupt. Some readers may see this as conflicting with the idea of inherent goodness or the potential for redemption, creating tension between views on human nature.