Contradictions and Paradoxes in Deuteronomy 9:19

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Deuteronomy 9:19 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Deuteronomy 9:19. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, God was very angry with the people and wanted to punish them, but when Moses prayed, God listened to him and did not destroy them. This shows that God hears prayers and can be kind, even when He is upset.

Deuteronomy 9:19: For I was afraid of the anger and hot displeasure, wherewith the LORD was wroth against you to destroy you. But the LORD hearkened unto me at that time also.

Contradiction with Exodus 32:14

Deuteronomy 9:19 describes God being angry and Moses being afraid of God's wrath against the Israelites, but Exodus 32:14 shows that God repented of the evil which he thought to do unto his people.

Exodus 32:14: And the LORD repented of the evil which he thought to do unto his people.

Contradiction with Numbers 23:19

Deuteronomy 9:19 involves a scenario where God could change His mind or intentions, yet Numbers 23:19 states God does not repent or change His mind like humans.

Numbers 23:19: God [is] not a man, that he should lie; neither the son of man, that he should repent: hath he said, and shall he not do [it]? or hath he spoken, and shall he not make it good?

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 15:29

Deuteronomy 9:19 alludes to God's anger and potential for action, while 1 Samuel 15:29 asserts that God does not repent or change His mind.

1 Samuel 15:29: And also the Strength of Israel will not lie nor repent: for he [is] not a man, that he should repent. [Strength: or, Eternity, or, Victory]

Contradiction with James 1:20

Deuteronomy 9:19 talks about God’s anger, but James 1:20 explains that the wrath of man does not produce the righteousness of God, suggesting a contrast in outcomes of human vs. divine anger.

James 1:20: For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God.

Paradox #1

This verse could be seen as having a contradiction or inconsistency because it features a character intervening with God, suggesting a change in what was said to be divine will. It raises questions about the nature of divine decisions and why they would need to be altered or influenced by human actions. This can create conflict around ideas of divine omniscience and consistency.

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