Contradiction with Isaiah 35:6-7
Deuteronomy 8:15 mentions a dry and arid wilderness, whereas Isaiah 35:6-7 speaks of water bursting forth in the wilderness and streams in the desert.
Isaiah 35:6-7: Then shall the lame [man] leap as an hart, and the tongue of the dumb sing: for in the wilderness shall waters break out, and streams in the desert.
Contradiction with Exodus 17:6
Deuteronomy 8:15 refers to no water in the wilderness, while Exodus 17:6 describes God providing water from the rock in Horeb to quench the Israelites' thirst.
Exodus 17:6: Behold, I will stand before thee there upon the rock in Horeb; and thou shalt smite the rock, and there shall come water out of it, that the people may drink. And Moses did so in the sight of the elders of Israel.
Contradiction with Psalm 107:33-35
Deuteronomy 8:15 highlights a barren wasteland, but Psalm 107:33-35 illustrates how God can transform dry land into water springs and fruitful land.
Psalm 107:33-35: He turneth rivers into a wilderness, and the watersprings into dry ground;
Paradox #1
This verse describes God leading the Israelites through a dangerous wilderness, which can be seen as a contradiction if one considers why a loving deity would place people in such perilous situations. It raises questions about the nature of divine protection and the presence of hardship.