Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 10:19
This verse suggests that money is the answer to many things, which contradicts the idea of money being the root of evil.
Ecclesiastes 10:19: A feast is made for laughter, and wine maketh merry: but money answereth all [things]. [maketh...: Heb. maketh glad the life]
Contradiction with Proverbs 10:4
This verse implies that being diligent and consequently becoming wealthy is a positive thing, not the root of evil.
Proverbs 10:4: He becometh poor that dealeth [with] a slack hand: but the hand of the diligent maketh rich.
Contradiction with Proverbs 13:11
This verse advises against dishonest gain, but implies wealth from labor is acceptable, not inherently evil.
Proverbs 13:11: Wealth [gotten] by vanity shall be diminished: but he that gathereth by labour shall increase. [by labour: Heb. with the hand]
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 5:19
This verse claims that wealth is a gift from God, which contrasts with the idea of it being a root of evil.
Ecclesiastes 5:19: Every man also to whom God hath given riches and wealth, and hath given him power to eat thereof, and to take his portion, and to rejoice in his labour; this [is] the gift of God.
Contradiction with Proverbs 22:4
This verse suggests that wealth is a reward for humility and fear of the Lord, opposing the notion that it brings evil.
Proverbs 22:4: By humility [and] the fear of the LORD [are] riches, and honour, and life. [By...: or, The reward of humility, etc]
Paradox #1
One possible contradiction is that while the verse suggests money is the root of all evil, elsewhere in the Bible, wealth is described as a blessing from God, and many figures, like Abraham and Solomon, were wealthy and favored by God. This could seem inconsistent because wealth is not inherently portrayed negatively throughout the Bible.
Paradox #2
The potential contradiction might be that while the verse suggests that the love of money is the root of all kinds of evil, other passages in the Bible indicate that wealth and prosperity can be blessings from God. This could lead to confusion about whether money itself is inherently bad or if it's the attitude towards it that matters.
Paradox #3
The contradiction or conflict with this verse could be that it warns against loving money as a source of all kinds of evil, yet money is often necessary for survival and achieving good outcomes. People might see this as inconsistent because they need to focus on earning money to provide for themselves and their families, which could be seen as a positive and necessary pursuit.