Contradiction with Matthew 5:44
This verse, which instructs to love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, contradicts Deuteronomy 7:24, which speaks about conquering and destroying enemies.
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
Advises against seeking vengeance, leaving it to God, which contradicts the directive in Deuteronomy 7:24 to destroy enemies.
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 24:17
Warns against rejoicing when your enemy falls, which contradicts the notion of utterly destroying enemies as mentioned in Deuteronomy 7:24.
Proverbs 24:17: Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth, and let not thine heart be glad when he stumbleth:
Contradiction with Matthew 5:39
Encourages turning the other cheek instead of conquering enemies, in contrast to the directive in Deuteronomy 7:24.
Matthew 5:39: But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.
Contradiction with Luke 6:35
Teaches to love your enemies and do good to them, opposing the idea of utterly destroying them as stated in Deuteronomy 7:24.
Luke 6:35: But love ye your enemies, and do good, and lend, hoping for nothing again; and your reward shall be great, and ye shall be the children of the Highest: for he is kind unto the unthankful and [to] the evil.
Contradiction with Exodus 23:5
Urges helping your enemy if you find his animal in trouble, contradicting the call for destruction in Deuteronomy 7:24.
Exodus 23:5: If thou see the ass of him that hateth thee lying under his burden, and wouldest forbear to help him, thou shalt surely help with him. [and...: or, wilt thou cease to help him? or, and wouldest cease to leave thy business for him: thou shalt surely leave it to join with him]
Paradox #1
Deuteronomy 7:24 could be seen as conflicting with the idea of universal love and forgiveness taught in other parts of the Bible, such as the teachings of Jesus in the New Testament. While this verse emphasizes the defeat of enemies, the New Testament often focuses on loving enemies and turning the other cheek. This can appear inconsistent to some readers who try to reconcile these different perspectives on dealing with opponents.
Paradox #2
Deuteronomy 7:24 talks about God helping the Israelites defeat their enemies completely. A potential doctrinal conflict might arise with teachings about love, forgiveness, and peace found in other parts of the Bible, like the New Testament, where Jesus talks about loving enemies and turning the other cheek. This could seem inconsistent with the idea of total destruction of enemies.
Paradox #3
The contradiction in Deuteronomy 7:24 could be seen in the context of promoting acts of violence and destruction against others, which conflicts with messages of love, forgiveness, and peace found elsewhere in religious teachings. This inconsistency might raise questions about the morality of using force or violence in fulfilling certain religious directives.