Contradiction with Matthew 6:19-20
Deuteronomy 33:25 speaks of material strength and blessings, while Matthew 6:19-20 advises against laying up earthly treasures and emphasizes heavenly wealth.
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:
Contradiction with Proverbs 30:8-9
Deuteronomy 33:25 promises abundance, whereas Proverbs 30:8-9 prays for neither poverty nor riches to avoid moral pitfalls associated with wealth.
Proverbs 30:8-9: Remove far from me vanity and lies: give me neither poverty nor riches; feed me with food convenient for me: [convenient...: Heb. of my allowance]
Contradiction with Matthew 19:21
Deuteronomy 33:25 suggests durability and provision, but Matthew 19:21 teaches giving up possessions for spiritual riches.
Matthew 19:21: Jesus said unto him, If thou wilt be perfect, go [and] sell that thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come [and] follow me.
Contradiction with Luke 12:15
Deuteronomy 33:25 emphasizes material blessing, but Luke 12:15 warns that life is not about material abundance.
Luke 12:15: And he said unto them, Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man's life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth.
Contradiction with James 5:1-3
Deuteronomy 33:25 offers a blessing of wealth, while James 5:1-3 warns the rich of coming miseries and condemns hoarding wealth.
James 5:1-3: Go to now, [ye] rich men, weep and howl for your miseries that shall come upon [you].
Paradox #1
The contradiction in Deuteronomy 33:25 could relate to differing interpretations about the materials mentioned. Some translations refer to "iron and brass," but historical records suggest that widespread use of iron was not until the Iron Age, which may lead to questions about the timing if interpreted literally. Additionally, the phrase might be seen as metaphorical, leading to inconsistencies in how the text is understood historically versus literally.