Contradiction with Matthew 5:44
Contradicts as it instructs to love and pray for enemies, not to do harm to those who oppose or cause harm.
Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;
Contradiction with Romans 12:19
Suggests not seeking personal vengeance but leaving it to God to repay, contrasting with the directive to harm those who touch God's anointed.
Romans 12:19: Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but [rather] give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance [is] mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.
Contradiction with Luke 6:29
Advises to offer the other cheek if one is struck, which opposes the idea of not tolerating harm to God’s anointed.
Luke 6:29: And unto him that smiteth thee on the [one] cheek offer also the other; and him that taketh away thy cloke forbid not [to take thy] coat also.
Contradiction with Proverbs 24:29
Advises not to say we will do to others as they have done to us, which contrasts with retaliatory protection.
Proverbs 24:29: Say not, I will do so to him as he hath done to me: I will render to the man according to his work.
Contradiction with 1 Peter 3:9
Instructs not to repay evil for evil, but with blessing, contradicting any directive to retaliate or harm.
1 Peter 3:9: Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing.
Paradox #1
The contradiction or inconsistency could arise from the fact that the warning in this verse appears in other parts of the Bible, such as Psalms and Genesis, often in different contexts or narratives. These repetitions across various books may cause differences in interpretation or understanding about the historical circumstances when the warning was given.
Paradox #2
The moral conflict could be seen in the idea of treating some people as untouchable or above criticism while others are not given the same protection. This might seem unfair or inconsistent with the idea of equality or fair justice for all.