Contradictions and Paradoxes in Deuteronomy 9:7

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Deuteronomy 9:7 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Deuteronomy 9:7. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, God wants people to remember how they disobeyed Him and made Him upset after leaving Egypt. He reminds them so they can try to be better and not make the same mistakes again.

Deuteronomy 9:7: Remember, [and] forget not, how thou provokedst the LORD thy God to wrath in the wilderness: from the day that thou didst depart out of the land of Egypt, until ye came unto this place, ye have been rebellious against the LORD.

Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:20

This verse states that the son shall not bear the iniquity of the father, contradicting Deuteronomy 9:7 where the focus is on collective memory of ancestral sin.

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.

Paradox #1

Deuteronomy 9:7 discusses the Israelites' rebellious nature. A potential theological inconsistency might arise when considering the concept of free will versus divine preordination. If God chooses the Israelites despite knowing their rebelliousness, it raises questions about the balance between their free will to rebel and God's plan for them. Additionally, the persistent rebelliousness can seem at odds with God's intention to mold them into a holy nation.

Paradox #2

Deuteronomy 9:7 references the Israelites' rebellion against God, specifically mentioning events that some people see as inconsistent with the overall narrative of the Israelites' behavior. This inconsistency arises from the portrayal of their relationship with God in other parts of the Bible, where they are sometimes seen as more obedient or blessed. Additionally, there can be a conflict in this depiction with the idea of the Israelites being chosen or favored by God, despite their rebellious actions.

Paradox #3

Deuteronomy 9:7 highlights the idea of remembering rebellious behavior. The potential moral conflict could be that focusing too much on past mistakes might lead to feelings of shame or guilt rather than forgiveness and growth. It might seem inconsistent with other teachings that emphasize mercy and new beginnings.

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