Contradiction with Matthew 6:19-20
These verses suggest storing up treasures in heaven, whereas Deuteronomy 8:4 underscores physical sustenance and tangible signs of God's provision.
Matthew 6:19-20: Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:
Contradiction with Job 14:1
This verse highlights the troubles and shortness of life, contradicting the notion of prolonged physical preservation described in Deuteronomy 8:4.
Job 14:1: Man [that is] born of a woman [is] of few days, and full of trouble. [few...: Heb. short of days]
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 9:11
This verse stresses the randomness of life events, contrasting the intentional and assured care depicted in Deuteronomy 8:4.
Ecclesiastes 9:11: I returned, and saw under the sun, that the race [is] not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, neither yet bread to the wise, nor yet riches to men of understanding, nor yet favour to men of skill; but time and chance happeneth to them all.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 17:5
This verse warns against trusting in man, which opposes the confidence in God's continuous physical sustenance shown in Deuteronomy 8:4.
Jeremiah 17:5: Thus saith the LORD; Cursed [be] the man that trusteth in man, and maketh flesh his arm, and whose heart departeth from the LORD.
Contradiction with Lamentations 3:1-3
These verses describe affliction and suffering, which contradict the preserved state experienced by the Israelites as described in Deuteronomy 8:4.
Lamentations 3:1-3: I [am] the man [that] hath seen affliction by the rod of his wrath.
Contradiction with Psalm 73:3-4
These verses observe the prosperity of the wicked, contrasting with the notion of divine protection and justice in Deuteronomy 8:4.
Psalm 73:3-4: For I was envious at the foolish, [when] I saw the prosperity of the wicked.
Contradiction with Isaiah 40:30-31
This passage speaks of weariness but renewal through God, while Deuteronomy 8:4 emphasizes unchanging physical endurance.
Isaiah 40:30-31: Even the youths shall faint and be weary, and the young men shall utterly fall:
Paradox #1
The verse mentions clothing not wearing out over a long period of time. Scientifically, materials like fabric typically degrade and wear out over time due to use and environmental factors. Thus, the idea of clothing lasting for decades without any deterioration contradicts our understanding of material science and wear and tear.