Contradictions and Paradoxes in Deuteronomy 6:21

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Deuteronomy 6:21 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Deuteronomy 6:21. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, God helped the Israelites escape from being slaves in Egypt by using His great power, and they should tell their children about this amazing rescue. It is a way for them to remember how much God loves and takes care of them.

Deuteronomy 6:21: Then thou shalt say unto thy son, We were Pharaoh's bondmen in Egypt; and the LORD brought us out of Egypt with a mighty hand:

Contradiction with Exodus 20:2

Claims God freed the Israelites from Egyptian slavery, not the Pharaoh, which is consistent with Deuteronomy 6:21.

Exodus 20:2: I [am] the LORD thy God, which have brought thee out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of bondage. [bondage: Heb. servants]

Contradiction with Exodus 13:14

States similar reasons for observance without specifying a contradiction to Deuteronomy 6:21.

Exodus 13:14: And it shall be when thy son asketh thee in time to come, saying, What [is] this? that thou shalt say unto him, By strength of hand the LORD brought us out from Egypt, from the house of bondage: [in...: Heb. to morrow]

Contradiction with Numbers 20:16

Reinforces God’s deliverance, consistent with Deuteronomy 6:21.

Numbers 20:16: And when we cried unto the LORD, he heard our voice, and sent an angel, and hath brought us forth out of Egypt: and, behold, we [are] in Kadesh, a city in the uttermost of thy border:

Contradiction with Joshua 24:17

Reaffirms liberation by God, aligning with Deuteronomy 6:21.

Joshua 24:17: For the LORD our God, he [it is] that brought us up and our fathers out of the land of Egypt, from the house of bondage, and which did those great signs in our sight, and preserved us in all the way wherein we went, and among all the people through whom we passed:

Paradox #1

The potential contradiction or inconsistency in Deuteronomy 6:21 could relate to the differing timelines and details of the Exodus story. There are variations in the biblical texts about how and when the Israelites were enslaved and freed from Egypt. Additionally, the archaeological evidence for a mass exodus as described in the Bible is limited, leading some scholars to question the historical accuracy of these accounts.

Paradox #2

This verse is part of a broader section that encourages remembering and obeying God's commandments. A potential contradiction might arise if someone believes that actions should stand on their own merit rather than on historical or divine command. Some might see a conflict between following prescribed religious duties and acting based on personal moral reasoning or current ethical understandings.

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