Contradiction with Deuteronomy 23:24
This verse permits eating grapes from a neighbor's vineyard as needed, contradicting Deuteronomy 24:21's instruction to leave grapes for the poor and strangers.
Deuteronomy 23:24: When thou comest into thy neighbour's vineyard, then thou mayest eat grapes thy fill at thine own pleasure; but thou shalt not put [any] in thy vessel.
Contradiction with Proverbs 3:9-10
These verses suggest that honoring God with first fruits leads to personal abundance, which contradicts the idea of leaving produce for others.
Proverbs 3:9-10: Honour the LORD with thy substance, and with the firstfruits of all thine increase:
Contradiction with Luke 12:33
Advises to sell possessions and give alms, suggesting giving away all possessions rather than just a portion left deliberately like in Deuteronomy 24:21.
Luke 12:33: Sell that ye have, and give alms; provide yourselves bags which wax not old, a treasure in the heavens that faileth not, where no thief approacheth, neither moth corrupteth.
Contradiction with Matthew 25:29
States that to those who have, more will be given, which contradicts the redistribution principle in Deuteronomy 24:21 of leaving produce for those without.
Matthew 25:29: For unto every one that hath shall be given, and he shall have abundance: but from him that hath not shall be taken away even that which he hath.
Contradiction with John 12:8
Indicates the poor will always be present, implying continuous opportunities to give rather than specific actions as dictated in Deuteronomy 24:21.
John 12:8: For the poor always ye have with you; but me ye have not always.
Paradox #1
This verse encourages leaving some of the harvest for the less fortunate, such as strangers, orphans, and widows. A potential contradiction could arise when considering other biblical verses that do not advocate for equal treatment of all groups mentioned. There might be inconsistency if other passages suggest different treatment for outsiders or marginalized individuals. In this context, the contradiction lies in balancing universal compassion with tribal or selective justice depicted elsewhere.