Contradictions and Paradoxes in Deuteronomy 4:35

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Deuteronomy 4:35 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Deuteronomy 4:35. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, this verse means that God showed the people who He really is so they can understand that He is the only true God and there is no other like Him. It's like learning that the sun gives us light, and no other thing in the sky can do the same.

Deuteronomy 4:35: Unto thee it was shewed, that thou mightest know that the LORD he [is] God; [there is] none else beside him.

Contradiction with Exodus 15:11

Deuteronomy 4:35 states there is none else beside God, while Exodus 15:11 questions about other gods being as glorious and holy.

Exodus 15:11: Who [is] like unto thee, O LORD, among the gods? who [is] like thee, glorious in holiness, fearful [in] praises, doing wonders? [gods: or, mighty ones?]

Contradiction with Psalm 82:1

Deuteronomy 4:35 asserts there is only one God, yet Psalm 82:1 depicts God standing among other gods.

Psalm 82:1: [A Psalm of Asaph.] God standeth in the congregation of the mighty; he judgeth among the gods. [of Asaph: or, for Asaph]

Contradiction with Exodus 20:3

"Thou shalt have no other gods before me" implies the existence of other gods, contradicting Deuteronomy 4:35's assertion of no other besides Him.

Exodus 20:3: Thou shalt have no other gods before me.

Contradiction with 1 Kings 18:27

The taunting of Baal's absence during the contest with Elijah suggests the belief in other gods, conflicting with Deuteronomy 4:35’s affirmation of only one God.

1 Kings 18:27: And it came to pass at noon, that Elijah mocked them, and said, Cry aloud: for he [is] a god; either he is talking, or he is pursuing, or he is in a journey, [or] peradventure he sleepeth, and must be awaked. [aloud: Heb. with a great voice] [he is talking: or, he meditateth] [is pursuing: Heb. hath a pursuit]

Paradox #1

Deuteronomy 4:35 emphasizes that the Lord is God and there is no other besides Him. Some people might see a contradiction if they consider verses in the Bible that refer to beings or entities like angels or the devil. If misunderstood, it could seem inconsistent to say there are no other gods or divine beings when the Bible discusses other spiritual entities. However, in context, many theologians explain that the verse is about the uniqueness and supremacy of God, not denying the existence of other spiritual beings, but affirming that none are like Him in power or deity.

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