Contradictions and Paradoxes in Exodus 20:15

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Exodus 20:15 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Exodus 20:15. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, God tells us not to take things that don’t belong to us. It means we should be kind and honest by respecting other people's things.

Exodus 20:15: Thou shalt not steal.

Contradiction with Exodus 3:22

This verse instructs the Israelites to take the Egyptians' jewels and clothing, seemingly condoning taking things from others which contradicts the prohibition against stealing in Exodus 20:15.

Exodus 3:22: But every woman shall borrow of her neighbour, and of her that sojourneth in her house, jewels of silver, and jewels of gold, and raiment: and ye shall put [them] upon your sons, and upon your daughters; and ye shall spoil the Egyptians. [the Egyptians: or, Egypt]

Contradiction with Exodus 12:35-36

The Israelites are instructed to "borrow" valuables from the Egyptians, which they do not intend to return, contradicting the commandment against stealing in Exodus 20:15.

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:
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