Contradiction with John 8:51
This verse suggests that keeping Jesus' sayings will prevent experiencing death, which contrasts with Moses' death in Deuteronomy 34:5 despite his faithfulness.
John 8:51: Verily, verily, I say unto you, If a man keep my saying, he shall never see death.
Contradiction with Hebrews 11:5
Enoch did not experience death because of his faith, which parallels Moses’ faithfulness yet contradicts by showing a different outcome.
Hebrews 11:5: By faith Enoch was translated that he should not see death; and was not found, because God had translated him: for before his translation he had this testimony, that he pleased God.
Contradiction with Genesis 5:24
Enoch’s direct transition to being with God without death contrasts with Moses' death on the mountain.
Genesis 5:24: And Enoch walked with God: and he [was] not; for God took him.
Contradiction with 2 Kings 2:11
Elijah's ascension into heaven alive contradicts the physical death that Moses experienced.
2 Kings 2:11: And it came to pass, as they still went on, and talked, that, behold, [there appeared] a chariot of fire, and horses of fire, and parted them both asunder; and Elijah went up by a whirlwind into heaven.
Paradox #1
Some scholars suggest that there's a historical inconsistency because the verse describes the death of Moses, yet traditionally, Moses is credited with writing the first five books of the Bible, including this part. If Moses had already died, he couldn't have written this section himself, which raises questions about who actually wrote it.