Contradiction with Exodus 21:24
This verse prescribes "eye for eye, tooth for tooth," which contradicts the forgiveness aspect of Ephesians 4:32.
Exodus 21:24: Eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot,
Contradiction with Matthew 5:38-39
These verses suggest turning the other cheek rather than responding with forgiveness, differing from the call to be kind and tenderhearted in Ephesians 4:32.
Matthew 5:38-39: Ye have heard that it hath been said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth:
Contradiction with Psalm 137:9
This verse expresses a desire for revenge, which contradicts the compassionate and forgiving nature encouraged in Ephesians 4:32.
Psalm 137:9: Happy [shall he be], that taketh and dasheth thy little ones against the stones. [the stones: Heb. the rock]
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 32:35
This verse emphasizes vengeance belonging to God, which conflicts with the personal forgiveness and kindness advocated in Ephesians 4:32.
Deuteronomy 32:35: To me [belongeth] vengeance, and recompence; their foot shall slide in [due] time: for the day of their calamity [is] at hand, and the things that shall come upon them make haste.
Contradiction with 2 Kings 2:24
Here, Elisha curses children, which contrasts with the call for kindness and forgiveness in Ephesians 4:32.
2 Kings 2:24: And he turned back, and looked on them, and cursed them in the name of the LORD. And there came forth two she bears out of the wood, and tare forty and two children of them.