Contradictions and Paradoxes in Deuteronomy 33:18

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Deuteronomy 33:18 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Deuteronomy 33:18. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, Zebulun can be happy and have fun when they go on trips or adventures, and Issachar can find joy and peace when they stay at home. This means that both exploring the world and enjoying the comfort of home are important and special.

Deuteronomy 33:18: And of Zebulun he said, Rejoice, Zebulun, in thy going out; and, Issachar, in thy tents.

Contradiction with Genesis 49:5-7

These verses pronounce a curse on Simeon and Levi for their violence, contrasting the blessing of peace and prosperity in Deuteronomy 33:18.

Genesis 49:5-7: Simeon and Levi [are] brethren; instruments of cruelty [are in] their habitations. [instruments...: or, their swords are weapons of violence]

Contradiction with Hosea 9:1

This verse condemns Israel for rejoicing and turning away from God, which contrasts with the joy and prosperity mentioned in Deuteronomy 33:18.

Hosea 9:1: Rejoice not, O Israel, for joy, as [other] people: for thou hast gone a whoring from thy God, thou hast loved a reward upon every cornfloor. [upon: or, in, etc]

Contradiction with Jeremiah 6:14

Warns against false declarations of peace when there is no peace, contrasting the genuine blessing of peace in Deuteronomy 33:18.

Jeremiah 6:14: They have healed also the hurt [of the daughter] of my people slightly, saying, Peace, peace; when [there is] no peace. [hurt: Heb. bruise, or, breach]

Contradiction with Matthew 10:34

Jesus speaks of bringing a sword rather than peace, contrasting with the prosperity and peace blessing in Deuteronomy 33:18.

Matthew 10:34: Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I came not to send peace, but a sword.

Contradiction with James 4:1

Speaks of conflicts and desires, contrasting with the themes of peaceful dwelling and prosperity in Deuteronomy 33:18.

James 4:1: From whence [come] wars and fightings among you? [come they] not hence, [even] of your lusts that war in your members? [fightings: or, brawlings] [lusts: or, pleasures]
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