Contradiction with Ruth 1:16
This verse shows Ruth, a Moabitess, expressing her loyalty to the Israelites and being accepted among them, despite the prohibition in Deuteronomy 23:4.
Ruth 1:16: And Ruth said, Intreat me not to leave thee, [or] to return from following after thee: for whither thou goest, I will go; and where thou lodgest, I will lodge: thy people [shall be] my people, and thy God my God: [Intreat...: or, Be not against me]
Contradiction with Matthew 28:19
This verse commands the disciples to make disciples of all nations, which includes the Moabites, thus contradicting the exclusion in Deuteronomy 23:4.
Matthew 28:19: Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: [teach...: or, make disciples, or, Christians of all nations]
Contradiction with Galatians 3:28
This verse emphasizes that in Christ, there is no distinction between Jew and Gentile, which contrasts the exclusion of certain nations in Deuteronomy 23:4.
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.
Contradiction with Acts 10:34-35
Peter realizes that God shows no favoritism and accepts people from every nation, which conflicts with the exclusionary stance in Deuteronomy 23:4.
Acts 10:34-35: Then Peter opened [his] mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons:
Contradiction with Isaiah 56:6-7
This passage speaks of foreigners joining themselves to the Lord and being accepted in His house, contradicting the exclusion of nations including the Moabites in Deuteronomy 23:4.
Isaiah 56:6-7: Also the sons of the stranger, that join themselves to the LORD, to serve him, and to love the name of the LORD, to be his servants, every one that keepeth the sabbath from polluting it, and taketh hold of my covenant;
Paradox #1
Deuteronomy 23:4 mentions restrictions on certain groups from entering the assembly of the Lord. The potential contradiction could be with biblical themes of inclusion and acceptance, like those found in the New Testament, where messages about opening up the faith to all people can seem inconsistent with these Old Testament limitations.
Paradox #2
The contradiction or conflict could be seen in how this verse emphasizes exclusion based on ancestry, which might seem inconsistent with other biblical teachings about love, acceptance, and forgiveness. This can create tension between the emphasis on community boundaries here and the broader message of inclusion found elsewhere.