Contradictions and Paradoxes in Deuteronomy 15:13

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Deuteronomy 15:13 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Deuteronomy 15:13. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, when you let someone who worked for you go free, you should give them some gifts or things they need so they don't leave with nothing. This way, you show kindness and help them start their new life.

Deuteronomy 15:13: And when thou sendest him out free from thee, thou shalt not let him go away empty:

Contradiction with Leviticus 25:44

This verse allows the purchase of slaves from surrounding nations, which contradicts the release of Hebrew servants in Deuteronomy 15:13.

Leviticus 25:44: Both thy bondmen, and thy bondmaids, which thou shalt have, [shall be] of the heathen that are round about you; of them shall ye buy bondmen and bondmaids.

Contradiction with Exodus 21:2

This verse requires the release of Hebrew servants after six years, potentially aligning but differing in context from Deuteronomy 15:13 regarding the treatment in the seventh year.

Exodus 21:2: If thou buy an Hebrew servant, six years he shall serve: and in the seventh he shall go out free for nothing.

Contradiction with 1 Timothy 6:1

This verse advocates for servants to honor their masters, contrasting with Deuteronomy 15:13’s setting them free.

1 Timothy 6:1: Let as many servants as are under the yoke count their own masters worthy of all honour, that the name of God and [his] doctrine be not blasphemed.

Contradiction with Colossians 3:22

This verse instructs servants to obey earthly masters, conflicting with the idea of release and freedom in Deuteronomy 15:13.

Colossians 3:22: Servants, obey in all things [your] masters according to the flesh; not with eyeservice, as menpleasers; but in singleness of heart, fearing God:

Paradox #1

Deuteronomy 15:13 may raise questions when compared to passages about eternal servitude or slavery in other parts of the Bible. This verse talks about releasing a servant after a set period, which could be seen as contradictory to verses that allow for perpetual servitude. The inconsistency lies in whether servitude is temporary or permanent according to different biblical texts.

Paradox #2

The moral conflict in Deuteronomy 15:13 might arise from the broader context of slavery. On one hand, the verse talks about releasing slaves, which sounds fair and compassionate. However, it raises questions about the morality of owning slaves in the first place. This can be seen as inconsistent with modern views on freedom and equality for all individuals.

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