Contradiction with Exodus 23:1
This verse warns against circulating falsehood and aligning with the wicked, reinforcing rather than contradicting the commandment against bearing false witness in Exodus 20:16.
Exodus 23:1: Thou shalt not raise a false report: put not thine hand with the wicked to be an unrighteous witness. [raise: or, receive]
Contradiction with Psalm 5:6
While this verse condemns falsehood by saying the Lord abhors the deceitful, it upholds rather than contradicts the principle of Exodus 20:16 against lying and false testimony.
Psalm 5:6: Thou shalt destroy them that speak leasing: the LORD will abhor the bloody and deceitful man. [bloody...: Heb. man of bloods and deceit]
Contradiction with Proverbs 12:22
This verse states that lying lips are an abomination to the Lord, which supports the commandment in Exodus 20:16 rather than contradicting it.
Proverbs 12:22: Lying lips [are] abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly [are] his delight.
Contradiction with Colossians 3:9
It advises not to lie to one another, thus supporting the commandment against bearing false witness found in Exodus 20:16 instead of contradicting it.
Colossians 3:9: Lie not one to another, seeing that ye have put off the old man with his deeds;
Contradiction with Revelation 21:8
This verse describes liars as being part of those who will face the second death, which aligns with the prohibition of false witness in Exodus 20:16 rather than contradicting it.
Revelation 21:8: But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone: which is the second death.
Paradox #1
The contradiction might arise between the command not to lie and instances in the Bible where lies are told for a perceived greater good or to protect others. For example, Rahab lies to protect Israelite spies, and this act is later seen positively. This can create a conflict between the absolute nature of the command and actions that seem to be exceptions.
Paradox #2
The contradiction or inconsistency might be seen when considering situations where telling the truth could cause harm to someone. In such cases, there's a conflict between the principle of truthfulness and the potential harm that truth might cause, leading to a dilemma about what is morally right.