Contradictions and Paradoxes in Deuteronomy 9:22

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Deuteronomy 9:22 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Deuteronomy 9:22. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, people made God very sad and angry at three different places because they didn't listen to Him or trust Him. God wanted them to be good and follow His ways, but they kept making mistakes.

Deuteronomy 9:22: And at Taberah, and at Massah, and at Kibrothhattaavah, ye provoked the LORD to wrath.

Contradiction with Numbers 14:20-21

Deuteronomy 9:22 mentions Israel provoking the Lord, but in Numbers, the Lord pardons and shows mercy due to Moses' intercession, suggesting forgiveness instead of provocation.

Numbers 14:20-21: And the LORD said, I have pardoned according to thy word:

Contradiction with Exodus 34:6-7

Deuteronomy 9:22 describes anger from God, whereas Exodus highlights God's nature as merciful and gracious, which could be seen as contradictory to the depiction of continual provocation.

Exodus 34:6-7: And the LORD passed by before him, and proclaimed, The LORD, The LORD God, merciful and gracious, longsuffering, and abundant in goodness and truth,

Contradiction with Psalm 103:8

Deuteronomy 9:22 depicts the provocation of God’s wrath, yet Psalm 103:8 describes God as slow to anger, presenting a contrasting view of God's patience.

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

Contradiction with Isaiah 1:18

Deuteronomy 9:22 outlines God's anger due to Israel's actions, while Isaiah offers an invitation to reason together, indicating willingness for reconciliation rather than dwelling on provocation.

Isaiah 1:18: Come now, and let us reason together, saith the LORD: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool.

Contradiction with Micah 7:18

Deuteronomy 9:22 focuses on Israel's provocations, contrasted with Micah's depiction of a God who pardons iniquity and delights in mercy.

Micah 7:18: Who [is] a God like unto thee, that pardoneth iniquity, and passeth by the transgression of the remnant of his heritage? he retaineth not his anger for ever, because he delighteth [in] mercy.
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