Contradiction with Matthew 5:44
Deuteronomy 25:19 advocates for the destruction of the Amalekites, while Matthew 5:44 teaches to love your enemies and do good to those who hate you.
Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;
Contradiction with Romans 12:19
Deuteronomy 25:19 commands taking vengeance on the Amalekites, whereas Romans 12:19 instructs believers to leave vengeance to God.
Romans 12:19: Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but [rather] give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance [is] mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.
Contradiction with Proverbs 25:21-22
Deuteronomy 25:19 calls for the eradication of enemies, but Proverbs 25:21-22 advises feeding and providing for your enemy, thereby heaping coals of fire on their heads.
Proverbs 25:21-22: If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink:
Contradiction with Luke 6:27-28
Deuteronomy 25:19 discusses the eradication of the Amalekites, while Luke 6:27-28 encourages loving, doing good to, and blessing those who curse you.
Luke 6:27-28: But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,
Contradiction with 1 Thessalonians 5:15
Deuteronomy 25:19 suggests repaying the Amalekites with destruction, yet 1 Thessalonians 5:15 advises not to repay evil with evil.
1 Thessalonians 5:15: See that none render evil for evil unto any [man]; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all [men].
Paradox #1
Deuteronomy 25:19 could present a contradiction or tension with other biblical teachings on forgiveness and mercy. While some parts of the Bible emphasize forgiving others and showing kindness to enemies, this verse advocates for remembering past wrongs and enacting justice which can seem in conflict with those themes of forgiveness.
Paradox #2
The contradiction or conflict in that verse could be about the directive to completely erase a group of people, which could clash with principles of forgiveness, mercy, and the value of all human life. It raises questions about justice and whether such an action aligns with broader moral and ethical teachings.