Contradictions and Paradoxes in Deuteronomy 6:19

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Deuteronomy 6:19 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Deuteronomy 6:19. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Deuteronomy, God promises to help the people by getting rid of their enemies, just like He said He would. This means God will make sure they are safe and taken care of.

Deuteronomy 6:19: To cast out all thine enemies from before thee, as the LORD hath spoken.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Deuteronomy 6:19 mentions driving out enemies, whereas Matthew 5:44 teaches to love your enemies and bless those who curse you.

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

Deuteronomy 6:19 suggests overcoming adversaries, while Romans 12:19 advises to leave vengeance to God.

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.

Contradiction with Proverbs 25:21-22

Deuteronomy 6:19 advocates for defeating foes, in contrast to Proverbs 25:21-22 which suggests feeding and giving drink to your enemy.

Proverbs 25:21-22: If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink:

Contradiction with Luke 6:27

Deuteronomy 6:19 talks about expelling enemies, opposing Luke 6:27 which instructs to love your enemies and do good to those who hate you.

Luke 6:27: But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,

Contradiction with James 2:8

Deuteronomy 6:19 implies triumph over enemies, whereas James 2:8 commands adherence to loving one's neighbor as oneself, encompassing all people, including adversaries.

James 2:8: If ye fulfil the royal law according to the scripture, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself, ye do well:
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