Contradiction with John 8:7
This verse, where Jesus says, "He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone," suggests a standard of personal sinlessness before executing judgment, contrasting with the straightforward mandate in Deuteronomy 17:7.
John 8:7: So when they continued asking him, he lifted up himself, and said unto them, He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone at her.
Contradiction with Matthew 7:1
This verse, "Judge not, that ye be not judged," reflects a more cautionary approach to judgment, differing from the active role of witnesses in executing judgment in Deuteronomy 17:7.
Matthew 7:1: Judge not, that ye be not judged.
Contradiction with Romans 12:19
Here, the verse "Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord" indicates leaving judgment and vengeance to God, which contrasts with the prescribed human role in executing judgment in Deuteronomy 17:7.
Romans 12:19: Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but [rather] give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance [is] mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.
Contradiction with James 4:12
With the statement "There is one lawgiver, who is able to save and to destroy," this verse emphasizes God's sole authority to judge, which can be at odds with the human role in enacting capital punishment as described in Deuteronomy 17:7.
James 4:12: There is one lawgiver, who is able to save and to destroy: who art thou that judgest another?
Contradiction with Matthew 5:39
"But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also" advocates for non-retaliation, which contradicts the direct action required of the witnesses in Deuteronomy 17:7.
Matthew 5:39: But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.
Paradox #1
The contradiction or inconsistency could be related to the process of carrying out the death penalty as described in Deuteronomy 17:7. This verse emphasizes that the witnesses must be the first to act in executing the punishment. A potential conflict arises when comparing this procedural detail with other biblical verses that describe different practices or protocols for carrying out justice. In contexts where different methods were applied, this specific rule might appear inconsistent with more general practices or principles described elsewhere in the Bible.
Paradox #2
One potential contradiction in this verse is the idea that those who accuse someone must also take the lead in punishing them. This could conflict with principles of fairness or justice, where the roles of accuser, judge, and executioner are typically separated to prevent bias or misuse of power. It may raise questions about impartiality and due process.