Deuteronomy 33:3 Contradictions and Paradoxes

According to Moses, God loved His people very much, and all those who follow Him are safe with Him. They come close to Him like children sitting at His feet, listening and learning from His teachings.

Contradiction with 1 John 4:8

This verse states that God is love, which can be interpreted as a personal and relational quality, whereas Deuteronomy 33:3 suggests a broader affection for a group, emphasizing collective adherence over personal relationship.

1 John 4:8: He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love.

Contradiction with James 4:8

This verse emphasizes the need for individuals to draw near to God personally for purity and cleansing, suggesting individual action, which contrasts with Deuteronomy 33:3's focus on God's relationship with a group.

James 4:8: Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse [your] hands, [ye] sinners; and purify [your] hearts, [ye] double minded.

Contradiction with John 15:15

This verse suggests a personal, direct relationship with followers, elevating them from servants to friends, which can contrast with the collective language and imagery of Deuteronomy 33:3.

John 15:15: Henceforth I call you not servants; for the servant knoweth not what his lord doeth: but I have called you friends; for all things that I have heard of my Father I have made known unto you.

Contradiction with Romans 8:38-39

These verses assure individual believers of inseparable personal love from God in Christ, which can contrast with the collective notion of protection in Deuteronomy 33:3.

Romans 8:38-39: For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come,

Contradiction with Matthew 7:21

This verse emphasizes individual responsibility in doing the will of the Father, highlighting personal action as opposed to collective expression as seen in Deuteronomy 33:3.

Matthew 7:21: Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.

Contradiction with Hebrews 4:16

This verse invites individual believers to approach God's throne of grace with confidence, emphasizing a personal relationship, which contrasts to the group focus in Deuteronomy 33:3.