Contradictions and Paradoxes in Deuteronomy 33:19

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Deuteronomy 33:19 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Deuteronomy 33:19. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, God's people are asked to come together on the mountain to give special gifts to God because He will provide them with lots of good things from the sea and hidden treasures from the sand. It's like a promise that if they follow God, they will have plenty of everything they need.

Deuteronomy 33:19: They shall call the people unto the mountain; there they shall offer sacrifices of righteousness: for they shall suck [of] the abundance of the seas, and [of] treasures hid in the sand.

Contradiction with John 4:24

Deuteronomy 33:19 involves geographical worship locations, while John 4:24 emphasizes worship in spirit and truth, not tied to location.

John 4:24: God [is] a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship [him] in spirit and in truth.

Contradiction with Matthew 11:28

Deuteronomy 33:19 speaks about abundance and treasures from the sea, whereas Matthew 11:28 focuses on spiritual rest and relief from burdens rather than prosperity.

Matthew 11:28: Come unto me, all [ye] that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.

Contradiction with Luke 6:20

Deuteronomy 33:19 speaks of earthly blessings and abundance, whereas Luke 6:20 highlights the blessings of the kingdom for the poor.

Luke 6:20: And he lifted up his eyes on his disciples, and said, Blessed [be ye] poor: for yours is the kingdom of God.

Contradiction with James 2:5

Deuteronomy 33:19 suggests richness from the seas and treasures, whereas James 2:5 emphasizes God's choice of the poor in this world to be rich in faith.

James 2:5: Hearken, my beloved brethren, Hath not God chosen the poor of this world rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which he hath promised to them that love him? [of the: or, of that]

Contradiction with Matthew 6:19-20

Deuteronomy 33:19 discusses gathering treasures from the sand, while Matthew 6:19-20 advises against storing earthly treasures and instead store treasures in heaven.

Matthew 6:19-20: Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:
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