Contradictions and Paradoxes in Deuteronomy 4:39

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Deuteronomy 4:39 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Deuteronomy 4:39. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, we should remember and believe in our hearts that the LORD is the one true God in the sky above and on the earth below, and there is no other God.

Deuteronomy 4:39: Know therefore this day, and consider [it] in thine heart, that the LORD he [is] God in heaven above, and upon the earth beneath: [there is] none else.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 8:5-6

These verses acknowledge that there are "gods many, and lords many" but affirm that for Christians, there is only one God, which may seem to contradict Deuteronomy 4:39 by acknowledging the existence of other gods, even if not for worship.

1 Corinthians 8:5-6: For though there be that are called gods, whether in heaven or in earth, (as there be gods many, and lords many,)

Contradiction with Exodus 23:13

This verse instructs not even to mention the names of other gods, implying they exist, which can be seen as contradicting the exclusive existence of one God as stated in Deuteronomy 4:39.

Exodus 23:13: And in all [things] that I have said unto you be circumspect: and make no mention of the name of other gods, neither let it be heard out of thy mouth.

Contradiction with Psalm 82:1

This verse depicts God standing in the congregation of the mighty and judging among the gods, suggesting a recognition of other divine beings, which contradicts the strict monotheism presented in Deuteronomy 4:39.

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 Judges 11:24

This verse references other nations' deities like Chemosh and implies their legitimacy to those nations, which seems to contradict the strict denial of other gods seen in Deuteronomy 4:39.

Judges 11:24: Wilt not thou possess that which Chemosh thy god giveth thee to possess? So whomsoever the LORD our God shall drive out from before us, them will we possess.

Contradiction with Isaiah 44:6

While reinforcing monotheism by declaring there is no God beside Him, the need to declare this might suggest the acknowledgment of other entities considered gods by others, which contrasts with the clear statement in Deuteronomy 4:39.

Isaiah 44:6: Thus saith the LORD the King of Israel, and his redeemer the LORD of hosts; I [am] the first, and I [am] the last; and beside me [there is] no God.
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