Contradictions and Paradoxes in Deuteronomy 6:10

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Deuteronomy 6:10 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Deuteronomy 6:10. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, God promised to give the people a wonderful land with big and great cities that they didn't have to build themselves. God was keeping a promise He made to their ancestors.

Deuteronomy 6:10: And it shall be, when the LORD thy God shall have brought thee into the land which he sware unto thy fathers, to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob, to give thee great and goodly cities, which thou buildedst not,

Contradiction with Matthew 19:21

Deuteronomy 6:10 speaks of receiving cities and houses not built by oneself, whereas Matthew 19:21 advises selling possessions to follow Jesus, promoting giving up material wealth.

Matthew 19:21: Jesus said unto him, If thou wilt be perfect, go [and] sell that thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come [and] follow me.

Contradiction with Luke 12:33

Deuteronomy 6:10 describes receiving abundance, contrasting with Luke 12:33's call to sell possessions and give alms, emphasizing spiritual wealth over material.

Luke 12:33: Sell that ye have, and give alms; provide yourselves bags which wax not old, a treasure in the heavens that faileth not, where no thief approacheth, neither moth corrupteth.

Contradiction with James 1:9-10

The honored state of the rich in Deuteronomy 6:10 contrasts with James 1:9-10, which encourages rejoicing in being made low, highlighting humility over material possession.

James 1:9-10: Let the brother of low degree rejoice in that he is exalted: [rejoice: or, glory]

Contradiction with Matthew 6:19-20

Deuteronomy 6:10 promises earthly riches, while Matthew 6:19-20 warns against storing treasures on earth, focusing on heavenly treasures instead.

Matthew 6:19-20: Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:

Contradiction with Hebrews 13:5

Deuteronomy 6:10 describes acquiring wealth, while Hebrews 13:5 advises to be content with what one has, warning against the love of money.

Hebrews 13:5: [Let your] conversation [be] without covetousness; [and be] content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.
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