Contradictions and Paradoxes in Deuteronomy 7:17

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Deuteronomy 7:17 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Deuteronomy 7:17. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, if you think the other nations are bigger and stronger than you, it might seem hard to win against them. But God wants you to trust Him and not be afraid, because He will help you.

Deuteronomy 7:17: If thou shalt say in thine heart, These nations [are] more than I; how can I dispossess them?

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5

This verse encourages trust in the Lord with all your heart and not relying on your own understanding, whereas Deuteronomy 7:17 suggests a doubt in the heart regarding overcoming greater nations.

Proverbs 3:5: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

Contradiction with Matthew 19:26

This verse states that with God all things are possible, which contrasts with the doubt about conquering stronger nations expressed in Deuteronomy 7:17.

Matthew 19:26: But Jesus beheld [them], and said unto them, With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible.

Contradiction with Romans 8:31

This verse questions, "If God be for us, who can be against us?" offering a strong assurance of God's support, contrary to the doubt portrayed in Deuteronomy 7:17.

Romans 8:31: What shall we then say to these things? If God [be] for us, who [can be] against us?

Contradiction with Philippians 4:13

This verse emphasizes strength through Christ, contradicting the doubt about overcoming more powerful nations in Deuteronomy 7:17.

Philippians 4:13: I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.
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