Contradictions and Paradoxes in Deuteronomy 5:29

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Deuteronomy 5:29 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Deuteronomy 5:29. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, God wishes that people would always respect Him and follow His rules, so that they and their children can be happy and safe forever.

Deuteronomy 5:29: O that there were such an heart in them, that they would fear me, and keep all my commandments always, that it might be well with them, and with their children for ever!

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 7:20

This verse states that there is not a just man on earth who does good and sins not, suggesting that maintaining a perfect heart towards God as desired in Deuteronomy 5:29 is unattainable.

Ecclesiastes 7:20: For [there is] not a just man upon earth, that doeth good, and sinneth not.

Contradiction with Romans 3:23

This verse declares that all have sinned, which contradicts the notion that the Israelites, or any people, can perpetually fear God and keep His commandments perfectly.

Romans 3:23: For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;

Contradiction with 1 John 1:8

This verse asserts that claiming to be without sin is self-deception, indicating that it is impossible to uphold the perfect fear and obedience to God as expressed in Deuteronomy 5:29.

1 John 1:8: If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 17:9

This verse describes the heart as deceitful and desperately wicked, contradicting the wish for a perfect heart towards God as stated in Deuteronomy 5:29.

Jeremiah 17:9: The heart [is] deceitful above all [things], and desperately wicked: who can know it?
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