Contradictions and Paradoxes in Deuteronomy 33:16

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Deuteronomy 33:16 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Deuteronomy 33:16. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, God wants to give Joseph many good things, like treasures from the earth, because God loves him very much. Joseph will be blessed even though he was once apart from his brothers.

Deuteronomy 33:16: And for the precious things of the earth and fulness thereof, and [for] the good will of him that dwelt in the bush: let [the blessing] come upon the head of Joseph, and upon the top of the head of him [that was] separated from his brethren.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 28:15

Deuteronomy 28:15 discusses curses for disobedience, while Deuteronomy 33:16 talks about blessings.

Deuteronomy 28:15: But it shall come to pass, if thou wilt not hearken unto the voice of the LORD thy God, to observe to do all his commandments and his statutes which I command thee this day; that all these curses shall come upon thee, and overtake thee:

Contradiction with Proverbs 10:3

Proverbs 10:3 states that the Lord will not allow the righteous soul to famish, implying conditional provision, while Deuteronomy 33:16 generally asserts blessing and abundance.

Proverbs 10:3: The LORD will not suffer the soul of the righteous to famish: but he casteth away the substance of the wicked. [the substance...: or, the wicked for their wickedness]

Contradiction with Isaiah 3:11

Isaiah 3:11 pronounces woe unto the wicked for receiving evil, contrasting with the blessings and prosperity mentioned in Deuteronomy 33:16.

Isaiah 3:11: Woe unto the wicked! [it shall be] ill [with him]: for the reward of his hands shall be given him. [given...: Heb. done to him]

Contradiction with Psalm 34:10

Psalm 34:10 suggests those who seek the Lord will lack no good thing, implying divine provision tied to action, unlike the unconditional blessings in Deuteronomy 33:16.

Psalm 34:10: The young lions do lack, and suffer hunger: but they that seek the LORD shall not want any good [thing].

Contradiction with Matthew 5:45

Matthew 5:45 states that God makes the sun rise on the evil and the good alike, suggesting a different approach to the distribution of blessings compared to Deuteronomy 33:16.

Matthew 5:45: That ye may be the children of your Father which is in heaven: for he maketh his sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sendeth rain on the just and on the unjust.
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