Contradictions and Paradoxes in Deuteronomy 7:18

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Deuteronomy 7:18 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Deuteronomy 7:18. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, don't be scared of the people who might seem strong or scary. Remember how God saved you from Pharaoh and helped you in Egypt.

Deuteronomy 7:18: Thou shalt not be afraid of them: [but] shalt well remember what the LORD thy God did unto Pharaoh, and unto all Egypt;

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

This verse instructs to love enemies, while Deuteronomy 7:18 encourages to remember past deliverance from enemies, which could suggest maintaining hostility rather than love.

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

This verse advises to avoid revenge and leave it to God, contradicting the implication of taking actions against enemies in Deuteronomy 7:18.

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

Encourages feeding your enemy, contradicting the idea of fearing and possibly continuing hostility against enemies in Deuteronomy 7:18.

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

Contradiction with Exodus 23:4-5

Commands to help your enemy's animal, which contradicts the idea of viewing enemies negatively in Deuteronomy 7:18.

Exodus 23:4-5: If thou meet thine enemy's ox or his ass going astray, thou shalt surely bring it back to him again.

Contradiction with Luke 6:27

Advises to do good to those who hate you, which can contrast with the idea of recalling fear-inducing enemies in Deuteronomy 7:18.

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