Contradiction with 1 Kings 11:1-2
These verses mention Solomon loving many foreign women, which contradicts the command in Deuteronomy 7:3 against intermarriage with them.
1 Kings 11:1-2: But king Solomon loved many strange women, together with the daughter of Pharaoh, women of the Moabites, Ammonites, Edomites, Zidonians, [and] Hittites; [together...: or, beside]
Contradiction with Ruth 4:13
This verse describes Boaz, an Israelite, marrying Ruth, a Moabite woman, contradicting the prohibition in Deuteronomy 7:3.
Ruth 4:13: So Boaz took Ruth, and she was his wife: and when he went in unto her, the LORD gave her conception, and she bare a son.
Contradiction with Ezra 10:44
This verse details marriages between Israelites and foreign women, highlighting a disregard for the directive in Deuteronomy 7:3.
Ezra 10:44: All these had taken strange wives: and [some] of them had wives by whom they had children.
Contradiction with Matthew 1:5
This verse refers to Salmon marrying Rahab, a non-Israelite, illustrating a contradiction to the intermarriage restriction in Deuteronomy 7:3.
Matthew 1:5: And Salmon begat Booz of Rachab; and Booz begat Obed of Ruth; and Obed begat Jesse;
Contradiction with Numbers 12:1
This verse mentions Moses marrying an Ethiopian woman, which is inconsistent with the command in Deuteronomy 7:3.
Numbers 12:1: And Miriam and Aaron spake against Moses because of the Ethiopian woman whom he had married: for he had married an Ethiopian woman. [Ethiopian: or, Cushite] [married: Heb. taken]
Paradox #1
Deuteronomy 7:3 advises against intermarrying with people from other nations. A possible conflict might arise with teachings in the New Testament, such as Galatians 3:28, that emphasize equality among all people, regardless of background. This could appear inconsistent with the idea of keeping distinct boundaries between different groups.
Paradox #2
Deuteronomy 7:3 has been seen as contradictory because it advises against intermarrying with certain groups, which appears to be in conflict with other parts of the Bible that show examples of intermarriage being accepted or blessed, like the story of Ruth. This creates an inconsistency between different passages on the topic of marriages with foreigners.
Paradox #3
Deuteronomy 7:3 advises against intermarrying with certain groups, which can be seen as conflicting with later messages in the Bible that promote love and acceptance of all people, regardless of their background. This can be viewed as inconsistent since there is an emphasis elsewhere on inclusivity and unity.