Contradiction with Exodus 22:25-27
These verses suggest lending in a compassionate manner and not retaining a poor man's pledge overnight, whereas Deuteronomy 24:10 allows entering to take a pledge.
Exodus 22:25-27: If thou lend money to [any of] my people [that is] poor by thee, thou shalt not be to him as an usurer, neither shalt thou lay upon him usury.
Contradiction with Proverbs 22:26-27
These verses admonish against being a guarantor for debts, highlighting the risk, which contrasts with the procedure outlined in Deuteronomy 24:10.
Proverbs 22:26-27: Be not thou [one] of them that strike hands, [or] of them that are sureties for debts.
Contradiction with Luke 6:34-35
These verses encourage lending without expecting anything back, in contrast to the conditional lending involving pledges in Deuteronomy 24:10.
Luke 6:34-35: And if ye lend [to them] of whom ye hope to receive, what thank have ye? for sinners also lend to sinners, to receive as much again.
Contradiction with Matthew 5:42
This verse advises giving to those who ask without asking for a pledge or anything in return, differing from the pledge procedure in Deuteronomy 24:10.
Matthew 5:42: Give to him that asketh thee, and from him that would borrow of thee turn not thou away.
Contradiction with Proverbs 19:17
Lending to the poor is equated to lending to the Lord, who will repay, which contrasts with taking a pledge as mentioned in Deuteronomy 24:10.
Proverbs 19:17: He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the LORD; and that which he hath given will he pay him again. [that which...: or, his deed]
Paradox #1
Deuteronomy 24:10 could potentially be seen in conflict with broader biblical teachings on love and compassion. The specific instruction on how to handle pledges might seem to lack compassion for those in difficult financial situations, which can appear inconsistent with the Bible's overarching messages about caring for the needy and showing kindness.
Paradox #2
The potential contradiction in this verse could be seen in the context of fairness and respect for personal dignity. If a lender demands to take a pledge directly from a borrower’s home, it might conflict with the broader moral teaching of treating others with respect and kindness, especially the vulnerable or those in debt. This could be viewed as being intrusive or disrespectful to the borrower’s personal space.