Contradiction with Matthew 4:4
While Deuteronomy 8:8 highlights physical sustenance through food, Matthew 4:4 emphasizes that man lives not by bread alone but by every word that proceeds from God's mouth.
Matthew 4:4: But he answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God.
Contradiction with James 2:5
In contrast to Deuteronomy 8:8, which lists the prosperity of the land, James 2:5 suggests that God has chosen the poor to be rich in faith, highlighting a spiritual rather than material focus.
James 2:5: Hearken, my beloved brethren, Hath not God chosen the poor of this world rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which he hath promised to them that love him? [of the: or, of that]
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 8:8
Deuteronomy 8:8 lists foods as a blessing, whereas 1 Corinthians 8:8 states that food does not bring us closer to God, thereby downplaying its significance.
1 Corinthians 8:8: But meat commendeth us not to God: for neither, if we eat, are we the better; neither, if we eat not, are we the worse. [are we the better: or, have we the more] [are we the worse: or, have we the less]
Contradiction with John 6:27
Deuteronomy 8:8 focuses on physical nourishment, but John 6:27 warns against laboring for food that perishes, advocating instead for eternal sustenance.
John 6:27: Labour not for the meat which perisheth, but for that meat which endureth unto everlasting life, which the Son of man shall give unto you: for him hath God the Father sealed. [Labour not: or, Work not]