Contradiction with Genesis 12:7
God promises the land to Abraham's descendants, indicating fulfillment beyond Moses' time.
Genesis 12:7: And the LORD appeared unto Abram, and said, Unto thy seed will I give this land: and there builded he an altar unto the LORD, who appeared unto him.
Contradiction with Numbers 20:12
God tells Moses he won't enter the Promised Land due to his disobedience, contrasting with seeing the land.
Numbers 20:12: And the LORD spake unto Moses and Aaron, Because ye believed me not, to sanctify me in the eyes of the children of Israel, therefore ye shall not bring this congregation into the land which I have given them.
Contradiction with Hebrews 11:13
States that the patriarchs died without receiving the promises, highlighting unfulfilled promises contrary to witnessing the land as a fulfillment.
Hebrews 11:13: These all died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them afar off, and were persuaded of [them], and embraced [them], and confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth. [in faith: Gr. according to faith]
Contradiction with Joshua 1:2
Joshua is instructed to lead Israel into the Promised Land, indicating a new leader instead of Moses, who sees but does not enter.
Joshua 1:2: Moses my servant is dead; now therefore arise, go over this Jordan, thou, and all this people, unto the land which I do give to them, [even] to the children of Israel.
Contradiction with Ezekiel 20:15
God swears that He will not bring the Israelites into the land during Moses' leadership, contrasting with the visual promise but no physical entry.
Ezekiel 20:15: Yet also I lifted up my hand unto them in the wilderness, that I would not bring them into the land which I had given [them], flowing with milk and honey, which [is] the glory of all lands;
Paradox #1
The potential contradiction or inconsistency lies in the promise versus fulfillment theme. God promised the land to the descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, yet Moses was not allowed to enter the promised land despite leading the Israelites there. This could raise questions about divine promises and their conditions.
Paradox #2
Deuteronomy 34:4 could present a contradiction or inconsistency because it describes God showing Moses the Promised Land, which he never enters. The issue arises from whether Moses could have seen all those regions from one location, given the geographical and visual limitations of the area. Additionally, it is debated who authored these verses since traditionally Moses is credited with writing the Torah, but this passage describes his death, suggesting it was written by someone else.