Contradiction with Leviticus 25:44-46
This passage endorses owning slaves permanently, whereas Exodus 21:11 outlines conditions under which a female servant can go free.
Leviticus 25:44-46: Both thy bondmen, and thy bondmaids, which thou shalt have, [shall be] of the heathen that are round about you; of them shall ye buy bondmen and bondmaids.
Contradiction with Ephesians 6:5
Encourages servants to obey their masters as they would Christ, which contradicts the provision in Exodus 21:11 where the release of a servant is discussed.
Ephesians 6:5: Servants, be obedient to them that are [your] masters according to the flesh, with fear and trembling, in singleness of your heart, as unto Christ;
Contradiction with Colossians 3:22
Directs servants to obey their masters in all things, contradicting the specific release condition in Exodus 21:11.
Colossians 3:22: Servants, obey in all things [your] masters according to the flesh; not with eyeservice, as menpleasers; but in singleness of heart, fearing God:
Contradiction with Titus 2:9
Instructs servants to be obedient to their own masters, which contrasts with the possibility of freedom indicated in Exodus 21:11.
Titus 2:9: [Exhort] servants to be obedient unto their own masters, [and] to please [them] well in all [things]; not answering again; [answering...: or, gainsaying]
Contradiction with 1 Timothy 6:1
Advises servants to regard their masters with honor, seemingly contradicting the reasons for release in Exodus 21:11.
1 Timothy 6:1: Let as many servants as are under the yoke count their own masters worthy of all honour, that the name of God and [his] doctrine be not blasphemed.
Paradox #1
Exodus 21:11 might be seen as contradictory by some when compared to modern understandings of equality and human rights. The rules in this verse could seem inconsistent with the idea that all people should be treated equally and without ownership. However, this perspective arises largely from different cultural and historical contexts.
Paradox #2
Exodus 21:11 may present a moral conflict as it touches on the issue of slavery, which is inconsistent with the modern understanding of human rights and equality. The idea of owning another person contradicts contemporary moral beliefs about freedom and individual dignity.