Contradictions and Paradoxes in Deuteronomy 9:11

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Deuteronomy 9:11 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Deuteronomy 9:11. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, God gave him two stone tablets after forty days and nights, which had important rules that God wanted people to follow. These tablets were special because they showed God's promise to take care of His people if they listened to Him.

Deuteronomy 9:11: And it came to pass at the end of forty days and forty nights, [that] the LORD gave me the two tables of stone, [even] the tables of the covenant.

Contradiction with James 1:13

Deuteronomy 9:11 describes a situation where God's wrath leads to the breaking of the tablets, whereas James 1:13 states that God cannot be tempted with evil, nor does he tempt anyone, implying He wouldn't react in anger.

James 1:13: Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God: for God cannot be tempted with evil, neither tempteth he any man: [evil: or, evils]

Contradiction with Exodus 34:1

Deuteronomy 9:11 recounts the initial giving of the tablets which were broken, while Exodus 34:1 describes God instructing Moses to create a second set of tablets, implying continuity rather than a break.

Exodus 34:1: And the LORD said unto Moses, Hew thee two tables of stone like unto the first: and I will write upon [these] tables the words that were in the first tables, which thou brakest.

Contradiction with Psalm 103:8

Deuteronomy 9:11 suggests God's wrath, while Psalm 103:8 states God is merciful and slow to anger.

Psalm 103:8: The LORD [is] merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy. [plentious...: Heb. great in mercy]

Contradiction with Romans 2:4

In Deuteronomy 9:11, God's anger leads to the breaking of the tablets, whereas Romans 2:4 mentions God's kindness and patience, leading to repentance.

Romans 2:4: Or despisest thou the riches of his goodness and forbearance and longsuffering; not knowing that the goodness of God leadeth thee to repentance?
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