Contradiction with Matthew 21:31
Jesus acknowledges tax collectors and prostitutes entering the Kingdom of God, contrasting the prohibition of their earnings in Deuteronomy.
Matthew 21:31: Whether of them twain did the will of [his] father? They say unto him, The first. Jesus saith unto them, Verily I say unto you, That the publicans and the harlots go into the kingdom of God before you.
Contradiction with Luke 7:37-39
Jesus allows a known sinner to anoint his feet, implying acceptance and value beyond the prohibition of earnings in Deuteronomy.
Luke 7:37-39: And, behold, a woman in the city, which was a sinner, when she knew that [Jesus] sat at meat in the Pharisee's house, brought an alabaster box of ointment,
Contradiction with John 8:7
Jesus' refusal to condemn the adulterous woman highlights mercy over strict adherence to the law in Deuteronomy.
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 James 2:13
Advocates for mercy over judgment, contrasting with the strict prohibition in Deuteronomy.
James 2:13: For he shall have judgment without mercy, that hath shewed no mercy; and mercy rejoiceth against judgment. [rejoiceth: or, glorieth]
Paradox #1
The contradiction or inconsistency with this verse could be related to the differing views and practices surrounding temple offerings in ancient cultures. Different cultures had varied practices regarding what was acceptable as offerings, and this verse sets strict guidelines that might conflict with other societal norms or economic practices at the time.
Paradox #2
Deuteronomy 23:18 could be seen as morally inconsistent because it prohibits using money earned from prostitution for religious offerings, yet in other parts of the Bible, people with morally questionable pasts, like Rahab, are accepted and even played important roles in biblical history. This could be seen as inconsistent in terms of accepting people versus rejecting their offerings based on how they earned the money.