Contradictions and Paradoxes in Deuteronomy 34:9

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Deuteronomy 34:9 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Deuteronomy 34:9. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Deuteronomy, Joshua was very wise and smart because Moses blessed him by touching him. The people of Israel listened to Joshua and did what God wanted, just like they did with Moses.

Deuteronomy 34:9: And Joshua the son of Nun was full of the spirit of wisdom; for Moses had laid his hands upon him: and the children of Israel hearkened unto him, and did as the LORD commanded Moses.

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 16:13

This verse depicts the Spirit of the Lord coming upon David after he was anointed, contrasting with Deuteronomy 34:9 where the spirit of wisdom is already in Joshua before he is anointed by Moses.

1 Samuel 16:13: Then Samuel took the horn of oil, and anointed him in the midst of his brethren: and the Spirit of the LORD came upon David from that day forward. So Samuel rose up, and went to Ramah.

Contradiction with Acts 8:17

In this verse, the Holy Ghost comes upon people through the laying on of the apostles' hands, differing from Deuteronomy 34:9 where Joshua already has the spirit of wisdom before Moses lays his hands on him.

Acts 8:17: Then laid they [their] hands on them, and they received the Holy Ghost.

Contradiction with John 16:13

Jesus promises that the Spirit of truth will guide into all truth, contrasting with Deuteronomy 34:9, where the spirit of wisdom is associated with being directly imparted through the laying of hands by Moses.

John 16:13: Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, [that] shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 2:14

This verse suggests that natural man cannot receive spiritual gifts, conflicting with Deuteronomy 34:9 where Joshua receives wisdom through a physical act of laying on of hands.

1 Corinthians 2:14: But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know [them], because they are spiritually discerned.
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