Contradiction with Proverbs 11:31
This verse suggests that individuals are rewarded on earth according to their righteousness, which conflicts with the idea that Israel is not receiving the land due to their own righteousness.
Proverbs 11:31: Behold, the righteous shall be recompensed in the earth: much more the wicked and the sinner.
Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:20
This verse states that the righteousness of the righteous shall be upon him, which implies direct consequences of personal righteousness, in contrast to Deuteronomy 9:6.
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 Matthew 5:6
This verse blesses those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be filled, indicating a reward based on personal righteousness.
Matthew 5:6: Blessed [are] they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.
Contradiction with Galatians 6:7
This verse suggests that people reap what they sow, which might contrast with the idea in Deuteronomy 9:6 of receiving not based on one's righteousness.
Galatians 6:7: Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.
Contradiction with Romans 2:6
This verse emphasizes that God will render to everyone according to their deeds, suggesting a direct correlation between actions and rewards.
Romans 2:6: Who will render to every man according to his deeds:
Paradox #1
Deuteronomy 9:6 might seem to contradict the idea that people receive blessings based on their own righteousness because this verse suggests that blessings aren't given because of personal goodness, but rather, because of God's broader plans and promises. This could be seen as conflicting with passages that emphasize the importance of personal righteousness and obedience for receiving God's favor.
Paradox #2
Deuteronomy 9:6 could be seen as conflicting with the idea that good deeds or righteousness is why people receive blessings or favor. It suggests that blessings come not because of one's own goodness, which might seem inconsistent with other passages that connect blessings to righteous behavior.
Paradox #3
Deuteronomy 9:6 might be seen as inconsistent because it emphasizes that the Israelites do not receive the Promised Land due to their own righteousness, but because of the wickedness of those living there and God's promise to their forefathers. This idea conflicts with other parts of the Bible that reward righteousness or good behavior with blessings.
Paradox #4
Deuteronomy 9:6 suggests that the Israelites are not receiving the promised land because of their own goodness, but because of the wickedness of other nations. The moral conflict here could be about the idea of receiving a reward not because of one's own virtues but because others are deemed worse, which can raise questions about fairness and the criteria used for judgment.