Contradiction with Exodus 20:13
Deuteronomy 3:7 speaks of taking animals as spoil, while Exodus 20:13 commands, "Thou shalt not kill," which can be seen as contradictory regarding the taking of life.
Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.
Contradiction with Matthew 5:44
Deuteronomy 3:7 involves taking spoil from defeated cities, whereas Matthew 5:44 teaches, "But I say unto you, Love your enemies," which contradicts the idea of taking from them.
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 3:7 describes taking spoils, while Romans 12:19 advises, "Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves," suggesting a different approach than taking goods from others.
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 Matthew 5:39
Deuteronomy 3:7 is about taking spoils, whereas Matthew 5:39 states, "But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil," promoting non-resistance and not taking from others.
Matthew 5:39: But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.
Paradox #1
The moral conflict in this verse might arise from the fact that it describes taking possession of valuable resources after a battle. Some people might find it troubling that the text endorses taking spoils of war, which can be seen as inconsistent with values of peace and non-violence.