Contradiction with Exodus 21:7-11
Contradicts the treatment and rights regarding female captives or servants, presenting a different view on freedoms and obligations.
Exodus 21:7-11: And if a man sell his daughter to be a maidservant, she shall not go out as the menservants do.
Contradiction with Leviticus 19:18
Contradicts by emphasizing love and fair treatment toward neighbors, unlike the allowance of releasing without recompense.
Leviticus 19:18: Thou shalt not avenge, nor bear any grudge against the children of thy people, but thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself: I [am] the LORD.
Contradiction with Ephesians 5:25
Contradicts by promoting love and sacrifice for one's wife, opposing the idea of releasing her.
Ephesians 5:25: Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it;
Contradiction with Galatians 3:28
Contradicts by stressing equality among individuals, clashing with differential treatment in Deuteronomy 21:14.
Galatians 3:28: There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus.
Paradox #1
Deuteronomy 21:14 discusses the treatment of female captives, saying they should be set free if not desired as wives. The potential theological conflict here relates to the inconsistency between the compassionate, loving principles emphasized in other parts of the Bible and the ethical implications of taking captives and initially treating them as property. This can raise questions about human dignity and the treatment of individuals.
Paradox #2
Deuteronomy 21:14 involves a regulation about treating captives taken in war, specifically regarding marriage and eventual separation. The possible contradiction or inconsistency could be with the broader biblical principles of love, equality, and the sanctity of marriage. This verse might seem inconsistent because it allows for a man to marry a captive woman and later send her away, which could be seen as conflicting with teachings that emphasize compassion, equality, and mutual respect in relationships.
Paradox #3
The contradiction in Deuteronomy 21:14 could be seen in the allowance of a man to marry a captive woman but then require him to let her go if he is not pleased with her. This may conflict with modern values of consent and human dignity, as it treats the woman more like property and less like an equal partner in a consensual relationship.