Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:20
This verse claims individual responsibility for sin, while Deuteronomy 9:5 suggests external reasons for the Israelites' conquests.
Ezekiel 18:20: The soul that sinneth, it shall die. The son shall not bear the iniquity of the father, neither shall the father bear the iniquity of the son: the righteousness of the righteous shall be upon him, and the wickedness of the wicked shall be upon him.
Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5-6
These verses emphasize trusting in God’s guidance, in contrast to Deuteronomy 9:5, which could imply that the Israelites are enacting God’s will due to the wickedness of the nations instead of their own righteousness.
Proverbs 3:5-6: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.
Contradiction with Romans 9:16
This indicates that salvation or God's mercy is not dependent on human will or effort, contrasting with the idea in Deuteronomy 9:5 of acting against nations' wickedness.
Romans 9:16: So then [it is] not of him that willeth, nor of him that runneth, but of God that sheweth mercy.
Contradiction with Matthew 5:45
This verse suggests that God bestows blessings (rain and sun) on both the just and the unjust, potentially contradicting the notion of punishing nations solely due to wickedness.
Matthew 5:45: That ye may be the children of your Father which is in heaven: for he maketh his sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sendeth rain on the just and on the unjust.
Contradiction with James 2:24
States justification by works and not by faith only, differing from the notion that the Israelites' actions (conquest) are due to the nations' wickedness and not their virtue.
James 2:24: Ye see then how that by works a man is justified, and not by faith only.
Paradox #1
Deuteronomy 9:5 might seem to conflict with the idea that people earn God's favor through their own righteousness or good deeds. In this verse, it suggests that it is not because of the Israelites' righteousness that they are receiving the land, but because of the wickedness of the nations being removed and to fulfill a promise God made to the ancestors of the Israelites. This could seem inconsistent with teachings that emphasize the importance of personal righteousness or obedience as a pathway to receiving God's blessings.
Paradox #2
Deuteronomy 9:5 might seem to contradict the idea that people are rewarded based on their own righteousness, as it says the Israelites are not receiving the land because of their righteousness but because of the wickedness of other nations and to fulfill promises made to their ancestors. This could seem inconsistent with other teachings that emphasize personal righteousness and reward.
Paradox #3
One possible contradiction in this context is the idea of taking land from other people. The verse suggests that land is being given because of the wrongdoing of its original inhabitants, but this can conflict with the moral principle that taking from others or causing harm to others is generally considered wrong.