Contradiction with Proverbs 19:17
Exodus 22:26 instructs returning a garment taken in pledge, whereas Proverbs 19:17 highlights lending to the lord by giving to the poor, implying a broader expectation of charity rather than repayment.
Proverbs 19:17: He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the LORD; and that which he hath given will he pay him again. [that which...: or, his deed]
Contradiction with Matthew 5:42
This verse encourages giving to those who ask and not turning away a borrower, contrasting with Exodus 22:26's expectation for the return of a specific item, suggesting unconditional giving instead of transactional interactions.
Matthew 5:42: Give to him that asketh thee, and from him that would borrow of thee turn not thou away.
Contradiction with Luke 6:30
Luke 6:30 advises giving to everyone who asks and not demanding back what others take, contradicting Exodus 22:26's directive to return borrowed items by sunset, promoting a more generous and non-reciprocal approach.
Luke 6:30: Give to every man that asketh of thee; and of him that taketh away thy goods ask [them] not again.
Paradox #1
Exodus 22:26 talks about returning a neighbor's cloak before sunset if it was taken as a pledge. The moral conflict here could be the inconsistency between the compassionate act of returning the cloak and other parts of the law that might not always prioritize compassion or forgiveness, such as harsher penalties for different transgressions. This could be seen as a contradiction between mercy and justice.