Contradiction with Exodus 12:35-36
These verses describe how the Israelites took gold, silver, and clothing from the Egyptians, which can be seen as taking what is not theirs, contradicting the commandment not to steal in Deuteronomy 5:19.
Exodus 12:35-36: And the children of Israel did according to the word of Moses; and they borrowed of the Egyptians jewels of silver, and jewels of gold, and raiment:
Contradiction with 1 Samuel 15:3
In this verse, God commands Saul to attack the Amalekites and take their possessions, which seems contrary to the principle of not stealing in Deuteronomy 5:19.
1 Samuel 15:3: Now go and smite Amalek, and utterly destroy all that they have, and spare them not; but slay both man and woman, infant and suckling, ox and sheep, camel and ass.
Contradiction with Joshua 6:19-21
These verses describe the Israelites taking the city of Jericho and its wealth, which could be viewed as contradictory to the command against stealing.
Joshua 6:19-21: But all the silver, and gold, and vessels of brass and iron, [are] consecrated unto the LORD: they shall come into the treasury of the LORD. [consecrated: Heb. holiness]
Contradiction with 2 Kings 7:16
The people took the spoils from the camp of the Syrians, abandoned due to divine intervention, which might contradict the prohibition against stealing.
2 Kings 7:16: And the people went out, and spoiled the tents of the Syrians. So a measure of fine flour was [sold] for a shekel, and two measures of barley for a shekel, according to the word of the LORD.
Contradiction with Genesis 31:9
Jacob describes how God took away the cattle of Laban and gave them to him, which could be seen as contradicting the commandment not to steal.
Genesis 31:9: Thus God hath taken away the cattle of your father, and given [them] to me.
Contradiction with Ezekiel 39:10
This verse describes the people taking spoils from their enemies, which could conflict with the commandment not to steal in Deuteronomy 5:19.
Ezekiel 39:10: So that they shall take no wood out of the field, neither cut down [any] out of the forests; for they shall burn the weapons with fire: and they shall spoil those that spoiled them, and rob those that robbed them, saith the Lord GOD.
Paradox #1
The contradiction or conflict might arise from the fact that while this commandment prohibits certain actions, other parts of religious or historical texts may describe instances where those actions occurred or were even commanded under specific circumstances. This might cause confusion about when such actions are deemed acceptable or not.