Contradictions and Paradoxes in Exodus 22:11

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Exodus 22:11 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Exodus 22:11. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, if someone is accused of taking their neighbor's things, they can make a promise to God that they didn't take it, and the neighbor should trust them and not ask for anything back. This helps people solve problems and keep peace.

Exodus 22:11: [Then] shall an oath of the LORD be between them both, that he hath not put his hand unto his neighbour's goods; and the owner of it shall accept [thereof], and he shall not make [it] good.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:37

This verse emphasizes letting your communication be simply 'yes' or 'no,' without oaths, which contradicts the idea of swearing an oath before the Lord as described in Exodus 22:11.

Matthew 5:37: But let your communication be, Yea, yea; Nay, nay: for whatsoever is more than these cometh of evil.

Contradiction with James 5:12

This verse warns against swearing oaths, instead encouraging simple affirmation or denial, directly contradicting the necessity of an oath in Exodus 22:11.

James 5:12: But above all things, my brethren, swear not, neither by heaven, neither by the earth, neither by any other oath: but let your yea be yea; and [your] nay, nay; lest ye fall into condemnation.

Paradox #1

The moral inconsistency in this verse could be that it allows for a resolution based solely on an oath, which might conflict with the value placed on evidence and truth in other parts of the Bible. It could be seen as contradictory because other passages emphasize the importance of honesty and detailed investigation, but this situation is resolved by just taking someone's word for it.

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