Contradiction with Matthew 28:19
This verse instructs to "teach all nations," suggesting inclusivity in contrast to the exclusivity in Deuteronomy 7:4.
Matthew 28:19: Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: [teach...: or, make disciples, or, Christians of all nations]
Contradiction with Acts 10:34-35
Peter speaks of God accepting people from every nation, which contrasts with the separation emphasized in Deuteronomy 7:4.
Acts 10:34-35: Then Peter opened [his] mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons:
Contradiction with Galatians 3:28
This verse emphasizes unity in Christ among all people, contradicting the separation suggested in Deuteronomy 7:4.
Galatians 3:28: There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus.
Paradox #1
Deuteronomy 7:4 could be seen as a contradiction because it suggests that marrying people from other nations could lead believers away from their faith. This can seem inconsistent with other biblical teachings that emphasize love, acceptance, and spreading faith to all people. Some people may find it conflicts with messages of inclusivity and loving one's neighbor.
Paradox #2
Deuteronomy 7:4 discusses the consequences of intermarriage with other nations, specifically leading the Israelites away from their faith. A contradiction or inconsistency could be the fact that later in the Bible, King Solomon, who was regarded as wise and favored by God, married many foreign wives and adopted some of their practices, which led to negative consequences for him and his kingdom. This reflects inconsistencies in how the Israelites' relationships with foreign nations were addressed in different parts of the Bible.
Paradox #3
Deuteronomy 7:4 warns against intermarrying with certain groups to prevent turning away from their faith. The moral inconsistency here could be that it promotes exclusion and division, which conflicts with teachings of love and acceptance found elsewhere in the Bible. This could be seen as contradictory to the message of loving all people.