Contradiction with 1 Kings 8:27
Deuteronomy 3:11 describes a physical resting place for a physical giant’s bed, while 1 Kings 8:27 emphasizes that God’s dwelling cannot be contained in a physical space, suggesting a different perspective on physicality and grandeur.
1 Kings 8:27: But will God indeed dwell on the earth? behold, the heaven and heaven of heavens cannot contain thee; how much less this house that I have builded?
Paradox #1
Deuteronomy 3:11 mentions Og, king of Bashan, as the last of the Rephaim and describes his iron bed as extremely large. A contradiction or inconsistency here is the description of the Rephaim as giant-like people and the extraordinary size of Og’s bed, which might conflict with archaeological evidence and other historical records. No evidence outside the Bible confirms the existence or size of such giants or objects, leading to debates about the literal or symbolic interpretation of these descriptions.
Paradox #2
The inconsistency in this verse could stem from the description of the "giant" and especially the "iron bed." Scientifically, humans of such enormous proportions as described in ancient texts have no solid evidence in the fossil or anthropological records. This discrepancy between the ancient narrative and modern scientific findings could be seen as a conflict for those interpreting the text literally. However, some suggest these descriptions might have been exaggerated or symbolic.
Paradox #3
Deuteronomy 3:11 mentions the size of King Og's bed, which could cause confusion or inconsistency when comparing the measurements mentioned in cubits with modern units. This might lead to varying interpretations of its size or significance, depending on how a cubit is defined.