Contradiction with Deuteronomy 23:19
Prohibits charging interest to fellow Israelites, aligning with Exodus 22:25, but allows it for foreigners, suggesting a distinction not present in Exodus 22:25.
Deuteronomy 23:19: Thou shalt not lend upon usury to thy brother; usury of money, usury of victuals, usury of any thing that is lent upon usury:
Contradiction with Leviticus 25:36-37
Reinforces the prohibition against usury to Israelites, similar to Exodus 22:25, but expands the context to include other financial assistance.
Leviticus 25:36-37: Take thou no usury of him, or increase: but fear thy God; that thy brother may live with thee.
Contradiction with Proverbs 28:8
Suggests that gaining wealth through usury and unjust means is wrong, implying a moral stance that aligns with Exodus 22:25 but also criticizes the act beyond the context of lending to the poor.
Proverbs 28:8: He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance, he shall gather it for him that will pity the poor. [unjust...: Heb. by increase]
Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:13
Condemns usury universally, which supports Exodus 22:25 but implies a broader moral prohibition.
Ezekiel 18:13: Hath given forth upon usury, and hath taken increase: shall he then live? he shall not live: he hath done all these abominations; he shall surely die; his blood shall be upon him. [blood: Heb. bloods]
Paradox #1
Exodus 22:25 advises against charging interest on loans to the needy, which creates a conflict with other parts of the Bible where lending with interest is either regulated or permitted, such as in Deuteronomy 23:19-20. This inconsistency arises from differing views on financial practices and ethical considerations regarding moneylending.
Paradox #2
Exodus 22:25 advises against charging interest on loans to the poor. A doctrinal conflict could arise when this is compared to other parts of the Bible that discuss lending and interest differently, such as the acceptance of charging interest in certain circumstances elsewhere in the Bible. This might seem inconsistent regarding the broader teaching on financial dealings.
Paradox #3
This verse talks about not charging interest on loans to the poor. A possible contradiction could be that in modern times, interest is often seen as a standard practice in lending. Some might find it inconsistent with how financial systems operate today, where charging interest is common and sometimes necessary for lenders to cover risks and costs. This could seem in conflict with the idea of not taking advantage of those who are financially vulnerable.