Contradictions and Paradoxes in Deuteronomy 5:28

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Deuteronomy 5:28 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Deuteronomy 5:28. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, God listened to the people when they talked and was pleased with what they said. God was happy because they spoke good things.

Deuteronomy 5:28: And the LORD heard the voice of your words, when ye spake unto me; and the LORD said unto me, I have heard the voice of the words of this people, which they have spoken unto thee: they have well said all that they have spoken.

Contradiction with Genesis 6:6

God expresses regret for creating man, contradicting the approval in Deuteronomy 5:28.

Genesis 6:6: And it repented the LORD that he had made man on the earth, and it grieved him at his heart.

Contradiction with Genesis 18:20-21

God investigates Sodom and Gomorrah, implying He is not always fully informed, in contrast to knowing all as suggested in Deuteronomy 5:28.

Genesis 18:20-21: And the LORD said, Because the cry of Sodom and Gomorrah is great, and because their sin is very grievous;

Contradiction with Exodus 32:14

God changes His mind about disaster, whereas Deuteronomy 5:28 suggests decisiveness.

Exodus 32:14: And the LORD repented of the evil which he thought to do unto his people.

Contradiction with Numbers 23:19

States God does not repent or lie, which seems to contradict God's responses and emotions shown in Deuteronomy 5:28.

Numbers 23:19: God [is] not a man, that he should lie; neither the son of man, that he should repent: hath he said, and shall he not do [it]? or hath he spoken, and shall he not make it good?

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 15:11

God regrets making Saul king, showing a change of mind unlike His approval in Deuteronomy 5:28.

1 Samuel 15:11: It repenteth me that I have set up Saul [to be] king: for he is turned back from following me, and hath not performed my commandments. And it grieved Samuel; and he cried unto the LORD all night.

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 15:35

God regrets making Saul king, whereas Deuteronomy 5:28 shows satisfaction.

1 Samuel 15:35: And Samuel came no more to see Saul until the day of his death: nevertheless Samuel mourned for Saul: and the LORD repented that he had made Saul king over Israel.

Contradiction with Isaiah 45:7

God creates evil, contradicting the approval or satisfaction in Deuteronomy 5:28.

Isaiah 45:7: I form the light, and create darkness: I make peace, and create evil: I the LORD do all these [things].

Contradiction with Jeremiah 18:8

God changes plans based on human actions, contrasting with His approval in Deuteronomy 5:28.

Jeremiah 18:8: If that nation, against whom I have pronounced, turn from their evil, I will repent of the evil that I thought to do unto them.
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