Contradictions and Paradoxes in Deuteronomy 3:23

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Deuteronomy 3:23 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Deuteronomy 3:23. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, he was asking God for something very important at that time. It was like when you really want to ask someone for help, and Moses was hoping God would listen and answer him.

Deuteronomy 3:23: And I besought the LORD at that time, saying,

Contradiction with Matthew 7:8

Deuteronomy 3:23 involves Moses pleading with God, whereas Matthew 7:8 suggests that those who ask will receive, implying a more certain positive response to requests.

Matthew 7:8: For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened.

Contradiction with James 4:3

Deuteronomy 3:23 features Moses's unanswered plea, while James 4:3 states that unanswered prayers occur due to wrong motives, suggesting a different take on why a request may be denied.

James 4:3: Ye ask, and receive not, because ye ask amiss, that ye may consume [it] upon your lusts. [lusts: or, pleasures]

Contradiction with 1 John 5:14

Deuteronomy 3:23 involves Moses asking God, but 1 John 5:14 states if we ask according to His will, He hears us, which may imply Moses's plea wasn’t aligned with God's will, differing on prayer outcome conditions.

1 John 5:14: And this is the confidence that we have in him, that, if we ask any thing according to his will, he heareth us: [in: or, concerning]

Contradiction with Psalm 37:4

Deuteronomy 3:23 reveals an ungranted request, whereas Psalm 37:4 suggests God will give the desires of one's heart if they delight in Him, presenting different expectations.

Psalm 37:4: Delight thyself also in the LORD; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart.

Contradiction with John 15:7

Deuteronomy 3:23 shows Moses's prayer not being fulfilled, yet John 15:7 says if one abides in Christ and His words abide in them, their desires will be granted, suggesting Moses's situation contrasts with this promise.

John 15:7: If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you.
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