Contradiction with Proverbs 28:27
This verse states that giving to the poor leads to no lack, suggesting constant provision, which contrasts with the idea of specific generosity in Deuteronomy 15:8.
Proverbs 28:27: He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack: but he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse.
Contradiction with 2 Thessalonians 3:10
This verse implies that those who do not work should not eat, seemingly contradicting the encouragement to lend regardless of the borrower's situation in Deuteronomy 15:8.
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.
Contradiction with 1 Timothy 5:8
Emphasizes providing for one's own family first, which might contradict the broader injunction to lend generously to others in need as stated in Deuteronomy 15:8.
1 Timothy 5:8: But if any provide not for his own, and specially for those of his own house, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an infidel. [house: or, kindred]
Paradox #1
Deuteronomy 15:8 encourages generosity and lending to those in need. A potential doctrinal conflict could arise when comparing this with biblical passages that discourage lending with interest or warn against debt, such as Proverbs 22:7, which states that the borrower is servant to the lender. This could create tension between the act of lending and the potential consequences of indebtedness, suggesting a need for balance in financial relationships.
Paradox #2
Deuteronomy 15:8 highlights the obligation to be generous and lend to those in need. The contradiction may arise from the challenge of encouraging generosity while having other passages that caution against lending or detail strict rules about debts and interest. This could create inconsistency in how lending and borrowing are viewed within different contexts of biblical teachings.
Paradox #3
This verse talks about being generous and lending to the poor. A potential contradiction could arise when compared to other parts of the Bible that discuss debt and repayment, such as when repayment is expected, which may conflict with the idea of open-handed generosity. Another inconsistency might occur in situations where generosity is difficult to practice due to the lender's own financial constraints, creating a tension between moral obligation and practical ability.