Contradictions and Paradoxes in Deuteronomy 4:49

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Deuteronomy 4:49 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Deuteronomy 4:49. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, the author of this book, this verse talks about the land and areas that God's people were near. It's describing a special place by a big river and a sea, where they traveled on their journey.

Deuteronomy 4:49: And all the plain on this side Jordan eastward, even unto the sea of the plain, under the springs of Pisgah.

Contradiction with Joshua 13:7

Deuteronomy 4:49 describes the territories of two and a half tribes, while Joshua 13:7 describes the division of land among nine and a half tribes, indicating different allocations.

Joshua 13:7: Now therefore divide this land for an inheritance unto the nine tribes, and the half tribe of Manasseh,

Contradiction with Numbers 32:33

Deuteronomy 4:49 describes land possession east of the Jordan, whereas Numbers 32:33 states these lands were granted to specific tribes, showing different descriptions of land assignment.

Numbers 32:33: And Moses gave unto them, [even] to the children of Gad, and to the children of Reuben, and unto half the tribe of Manasseh the son of Joseph, the kingdom of Sihon king of the Amorites, and the kingdom of Og king of Bashan, the land, with the cities thereof in the coasts, [even] the cities of the country round about.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 3:12-13

Deuteronomy 4:49 outlines specific territories assigned, whereas Deuteronomy 3:12-13 describes the allocation of land by Moses, differing in the description of territories given.

Deuteronomy 3:12-13: And this land, [which] we possessed at that time, from Aroer, which [is] by the river Arnon, and half mount Gilead, and the cities thereof, gave I unto the Reubenites and to the Gadites.

Contradiction with Joshua 1:15

Deuteronomy 4:49 specifies lands east of Jordan, while Joshua 1:15 mentions rest and possession on the west side, contrasting the land boundaries described.

Joshua 1:15: Until the LORD have given your brethren rest, as [he hath given] you, and they also have possessed the land which the LORD your God giveth them: then ye shall return unto the land of your possession, and enjoy it, which Moses the LORD'S servant gave you on this side Jordan toward the sunrising.
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