Contradictions and Paradoxes in Deuteronomy 32:52

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Deuteronomy 32:52 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Deuteronomy 32:52. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, God told him that he would be able to see the special land He promised to the Israelites, but Moses would not be allowed to go there himself. Even though Moses led the people for a long time, he had to trust God’s plan.

Deuteronomy 32:52: Yet thou shalt see the land before [thee]; but thou shalt not go thither unto the land which I give the children of Israel.

Contradiction with Numbers 27:12-13

This verse indicates that Moses will see the land of Canaan, just as he saw the battle victories, whereas Deuteronomy 32:52 restricts him from entering the land.

Numbers 27:12-13: And the LORD said unto Moses, Get thee up into this mount Abarim, and see the land which I have given unto the children of Israel.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 34:1-4

These verses describe how God shows Moses the promised land, affirming his inability to enter, but emphasizing that the land is indeed intended for the Israelites.

Deuteronomy 34:1-4: And Moses went up from the plains of Moab unto the mountain of Nebo, to the top of Pisgah, that [is] over against Jericho. And the LORD shewed him all the land of Gilead, unto Dan, [Pisgah: or, the hill]

Contradiction with Numbers 20:12

Similar to Deuteronomy 32:52, it notes the reason for Moses and Aaron not entering the land but focuses on disbelief, providing a different reasoning context.

Numbers 20:12: And the LORD spake unto Moses and Aaron, Because ye believed me not, to sanctify me in the eyes of the children of Israel, therefore ye shall not bring this congregation into the land which I have given them.

Contradiction with Joshua 1:2

This verse transitions leadership to Joshua for the crossing into Canaan, contrasting with Moses' leadership throughout the exodus without entering the land himself.

Joshua 1:2: Moses my servant is dead; now therefore arise, go over this Jordan, thou, and all this people, unto the land which I do give to them, [even] to the children of Israel.

Paradox #1

Deuteronomy 32:52 could be seen as inconsistent when compared to other parts of the Bible that describe God's promises to Moses. In earlier texts, God promises Moses that he will lead the people to the Promised Land. However, in this verse, Moses is told he will see the land but not enter it, which can seem like a contradiction to those earlier promises.

Paradox #2

The moral conflict in Deuteronomy 32:52 could be seen in the idea of someone being punished for the actions of a group. This may feel unfair because it challenges the notion of individual responsibility, as the person is not being judged solely for their own actions but rather for the behavior of others. This can raise questions about justice and fairness.

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