Contradictions and Paradoxes in Deuteronomy 33:12

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Deuteronomy 33:12 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Deuteronomy 33:12. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Deuteronomy, Benjamin is special to God, and God will keep him safe and close, like being hugged all day long. It's like having God as a protector who never leaves your side.

Deuteronomy 33:12: [And] of Benjamin he said, The beloved of the LORD shall dwell in safety by him; [and the LORD] shall cover him all the day long, and he shall dwell between his shoulders.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:11

While Deuteronomy 33:12 speaks of Benjamin being loved and dwelling in safety, Matthew 5:11 acknowledges those who are reviled and persecuted despite being blessed by God.

Matthew 5:11: Blessed are ye, when [men] shall revile you, and persecute [you], and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake. [falsely: Gr. lying]

Contradiction with Job 3:26

Deuteronomy 33:12 emphasizes safety and rest, whereas Job 3:26 expresses turmoil and lack of rest.

Job 3:26: I was not in safety, neither had I rest, neither was I quiet; yet trouble came.

Contradiction with Lamentations 3:17

Contrasts Deuteronomy 33:12's message of peace and rest for Benjamin, describing the absence of peace and prosperity.

Lamentations 3:17: And thou hast removed my soul far off from peace: I forgat prosperity. [prosperity: Heb. good]

Contradiction with Isaiah 57:20

Portrays the wicked as being unable to find peace, opposing Deuteronomy 33:12's depiction of safety and divine protection.

Isaiah 57:20: But the wicked [are] like the troubled sea, when it cannot rest, whose waters cast up mire and dirt.

Contradiction with Psalm 22:1

Highlights a feeling of abandonment by God, contradictory to the secure and loved status of Benjamin mentioned in Deuteronomy 33:12.

Psalm 22:1: [To the chief Musician upon Aijeleth Shahar, A Psalm of David.] My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me? [why art thou so] far from helping me, [and from] the words of my roaring? [Aijeleth...: or, the hind of the morning] [helping...: Heb. my salvation]
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