Contradictions and Paradoxes in Deuteronomy 4:46

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Deuteronomy 4:46 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Deuteronomy 4:46. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Deuteronomy, this verse tells a story about when Moses and the Israelites defeated a king named Sihon after leaving Egypt. The event happened in a special place near a big river called the Jordan.

Deuteronomy 4:46: On this side Jordan, in the valley over against Bethpeor, in the land of Sihon king of the Amorites, who dwelt at Heshbon, whom Moses and the children of Israel smote, after they were come forth out of Egypt:

Contradiction with Exodus 20:13

This verse states "Thou shalt not kill," contradicting the conquest narratives in Deuteronomy 4:46 which involve the Israelites killing inhabitants of the lands they conquer.

Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Jesus commands to "love your enemies" and "pray for those who persecute you," which can contrast with the conquests and battles depicted in Deuteronomy.

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 Romans 12:19

Advises not to take revenge, leaving room for God's wrath, which contrasts with the Israelites' direct actions in battle as seen in Deuteronomy 4:46.

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.

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