Contradiction with Luke 6:34-35
These verses emphasize lending without expecting anything in return, which contrasts with the idea in Deuteronomy 15:6 of supremacy in being a lender to nations.
Luke 6:34-35: And if ye lend [to them] of whom ye hope to receive, what thank have ye? for sinners also lend to sinners, to receive as much again.
Contradiction with Matthew 5:42
Suggests giving to those who ask and not turning away, which contradicts the supremacy in lending mentioned in Deuteronomy 15:6.
Matthew 5:42: Give to him that asketh thee, and from him that would borrow of thee turn not thou away.
Paradox #1
Deuteronomy 15:6 might seem to promote the idea of one nation having dominance over others through lending. This could be seen as contradicting messages of equality and serving others found in other biblical teachings, such as the call to love your neighbor and serve one another.
Paradox #2
Deuteronomy 15:6 might seem to contradict the idea of humility and the teaching that all people are equal under God. This verse suggests a hierarchy where one group may be above others, which could be seen as inconsistent with New Testament teachings about loving your neighbor and treating others equally.
Paradox #3
Deuteronomy 15:6 talks about a promise of economic prosperity and dominance for the Israelites over other nations. The contradiction or inconsistency could be seen historically in the sense that the Israelites, at various points in history, faced conquests, exile, and subjugation by other empires such as the Babylonians, Assyrians, and Romans. These historical events do not always align with the idea of them consistently being a dominant or prosperous nation as suggested in the verse.
Paradox #4
Deuteronomy 15:6 suggests that those blessed by God will lend to many nations but will borrow from none. The contradiction could arise from the idea of inequality or favoritism. It suggests a division between those who are blessed and those who are not, implying that some nations or people are more favored by God than others, which can conflict with the idea of equality and fairness.