Contradiction with 2 Thessalonians 3:10
This verse states that if a man will not work, he shall not eat, which contradicts Deuteronomy 14:29 that calls for supporting strangers, fatherless, and widows who may not be working.
2 Thessalonians 3:10: For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, that if any would not work, neither should he eat.
Paradox #1
One possible historical conflict related to this verse could be the practical implementation of supporting different groups, like Levites and foreigners, in ancient Israel. Some scholars argue that the guidelines for resource allocation and care for these groups may have been difficult to maintain consistently, leading to discrepancies in how these instructions were followed over time.
Paradox #2
The potential conflict might be the idea that certain groups receive special care and provision without requiring others to contribute equally or in the same way. This could be seen as inconsistent with teachings that emphasize equal responsibility or fairness in contributing to communal resources.