Contradictions and Paradoxes in Exodus 21:34

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Exodus 21:34 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Exodus 21:34. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, if someone digs a pit and an animal falls in and dies, the person who dug the pit must pay the animal's owner for the lost animal. The person who pays then gets to keep the dead animal.

Exodus 21:34: The owner of the pit shall make [it] good, [and] give money unto the owner of them; and the dead [beast] shall be his.

Contradiction with Leviticus 24:18

This verse specifies that a beast must be compensated through the principle of life for life, suggesting a broader principle of restitution not limited to a pit owner.

Leviticus 24:18: And he that killeth a beast shall make it good; beast for beast. [beast for...: Heb. life for life]

Contradiction with Matthew 7:12

This verse guides to do unto others as one would have them do unto you, which could contradict the specific obligation of compensation limited to scenarios in Exodus 21:34.

Matthew 7:12: Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets.

Contradiction with Colossians 3:13

This verse emphasizes forgiveness and forbearing, contrasting with the transactional aspect of compensating for a lost beast.

Colossians 3:13: Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also [do] ye. [quarrel: or, complaint]

Contradiction with Romans 12:17

This verse advises against repaying evil for evil, indicating a broader principle of turning the other cheek rather than strict material compensation.

Romans 12:17: Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.
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