Contradiction with Proverbs 10:4
This verse states that poverty results from lazy hands, implying personal responsibility rather than a perpetual condition.
Proverbs 10:4: He becometh poor that dealeth [with] a slack hand: but the hand of the diligent maketh rich.
Contradiction with Matthew 26:11
This verse states that the poor will always be present, suggesting that poverty is an enduring aspect of life, contrasting the possibility of release mentioned in Deuteronomy 15:11.
Matthew 26:11: For ye have the poor always with you; but me ye have not always.
Contradiction with 2 Thessalonians 3:10
This verse emphasizes that if anyone is not willing to work, they should not eat, suggesting poverty is preventable through work, contrasting with the persistent nature of the poor in Deuteronomy 15:11.
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
Deuteronomy 15:11 might seem in conflict with the idea that God will bless His people so much that there would be no needy among them. This verse acknowledges the perpetual presence of poverty, which might appear inconsistent with earlier promises of prosperity and eradication of poverty for the obedient and faithful.
Paradox #2
Deuteronomy 15:11 has a potential contradiction with the idea that there should be no poverty among the people if they follow God's commands. Earlier verses suggest that there will be no poor if God's laws are followed, yet this verse acknowledges the constant presence of poverty, indicating a tension between the ideal and the reality.
Paradox #3
Deuteronomy 15:11 might present a contradiction because it acknowledges the existence of poverty while other parts of the Bible depict an ideal society where poverty should be eliminated or doesn't exist. This creates tension between the recognition of ongoing social issues and the vision of a perfect, just society.