Contradictions and Paradoxes in Deuteronomy 3:3

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

According to the author of Deuteronomy, God helped the Israelites win against the king named Og and his people. This shows that God was protecting and helping them during their journey.

Deuteronomy 3:3: So the LORD our God delivered into our hands Og also, the king of Bashan, and all his people: and we smote him until none was left to him remaining.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Deuteronomy 3:3 describes a military victory over enemies, while Matthew 5:44 teaches to love enemies and bless those who curse you.

Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

Contradiction with Matthew 26:52

Deuteronomy 3:3 details the defeat of King Og, promoting warfare as a solution, whereas Matthew 26:52 warns that those who take up the sword will perish by the sword.

Matthew 26:52: Thinkest thou that I cannot now pray to my Father, and he shall presently give me more than twelve legions of angels?

Contradiction with Romans 12:19

Deuteronomy 3:3 recounts divine vengeance over adversaries, while Romans 12:19 advises believers not to seek revenge, leaving vengeance to God.

Romans 12:19: Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but [rather] give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance [is] mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.

Contradiction with Isaiah 2:4

Deuteronomy 3:3 involves warfare, whereas Isaiah 2:4 envisions a time when nations shall not lift sword against nation, nor learn war anymore.

Isaiah 2:4: And he shall judge among the nations, and shall rebuke many people: and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruninghooks: nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more. [pruninghooks: or, scythes]

Contradiction with John 18:36

Deuteronomy 3:3 focuses on earthly conquest, while John 18:36 emphasizes that Jesus' kingdom is not of this world, suggesting a spiritual rather than a temporal focus.

John 18:36: Jesus answered, My kingdom is not of this world: if my kingdom were of this world, then would my servants fight, that I should not be delivered to the Jews: but now is my kingdom not from hence.
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