Contradiction with Matthew 5:32
This verse contradicts Deuteronomy 24:1 by suggesting that divorce, except for the cause of fornication, causes adultery, thus opposing the permission for divorce found in Deuteronomy.
Matthew 5:32: But I say unto you, That whosoever shall put away his wife, saving for the cause of fornication, causeth her to commit adultery: and whosoever shall marry her that is divorced committeth adultery.
Contradiction with Matthew 19:6
It contradicts by emphasizing that what God has joined together, man should not separate, challenging the allowance of divorce in Deuteronomy.
Matthew 19:6: Wherefore they are no more twain, but one flesh. What therefore God hath joined together, let not man put asunder.
Contradiction with Mark 10:11-12
These verses contradict by declaring that anyone who divorces and marries another commits adultery, which offers a stricter view compared to Deuteronomy’s allowance of divorce.
Mark 10:11-12: And he saith unto them, Whosoever shall put away his wife, and marry another, committeth adultery against her.
Contradiction with Luke 16:18
Contradicts by stating that divorcing and remarrying causes adultery, conflicting with the divorce permission given in Deuteronomy.
Luke 16:18: Whosoever putteth away his wife, and marrieth another, committeth adultery: and whosoever marrieth her that is put away from [her] husband committeth adultery.
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 7:10-11
Paul advises against divorce, suggesting a different approach than Deuteronomy by instructing that a wife should not depart from her husband, and if she does, remain unmarried or be reconciled.
1 Corinthians 7:10-11: And unto the married I command, [yet] not I, but the Lord, Let not the wife depart from [her] husband:
Paradox #1
Deuteronomy 24:1 mentions regulations on divorce, which may seem to contradict the New Testament teachings where Jesus emphasizes the sanctity and permanence of marriage (e.g., in Matthew 19:3-9). This raises questions about differing views on divorce within the Bible.
Paradox #2
Deuteronomy 24:1 allows for a man to give his wife a certificate of divorce if he finds something displeasing about her. This could be seen as inconsistent with teachings in the New Testament, like those of Jesus in Matthew 19:4-6, where marriage is described as a lasting union and divorce is discouraged except for serious reasons like infidelity. The contradiction lies in the ease of divorce in Deuteronomy compared to the more restrictive view in the New Testament.
Paradox #3
Deuteronomy 24:1 talks about divorce laws which allow a man to divorce his wife if he finds something "indecent" in her. One possible contradiction or inconsistency is when you compare it with Jesus' teaching in the New Testament (e.g., Matthew 19:3-9), where Jesus speaks against divorce, except for sexual immorality. This shows a change in perspective on divorce from the Old Testament to the New Testament, highlighting a shift in moral and legal views over time.
Paradox #4
The moral conflict in this verse arises from the allowance for a husband to divorce his wife, which some see as inconsistent with the idea of lifelong marriage as a sacred bond. It might seem unfair as it appears to give men unilateral power over women in marriage, conflicting with modern views on equality and mutual respect in relationships.