Contradictions and Paradoxes in Exodus 22:8

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Exodus 22:8 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Exodus 22:8. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, if someone’s things are stolen and the thief isn’t caught, the person in charge of the house must go to the judges to make sure they didn’t secretly take their neighbor’s stuff. It’s like checking to be sure everyone tells the truth and plays fair.

Exodus 22:8: If the thief be not found, then the master of the house shall be brought unto the judges, [to see] whether he have put his hand unto his neighbour's goods.

Contradiction with Exodus 21:2

Exodus 22:8 speaks about restitution for stolen property, while Exodus 21:2 deals with freeing Hebrew servants after six years, presenting different approaches to justice and restitution.

Exodus 21:2: If thou buy an Hebrew servant, six years he shall serve: and in the seventh he shall go out free for nothing.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:38-39

Exodus 22:8 supports restitution for theft, whereas Matthew 5:38-39 advocates for turning the other cheek, promoting forgiveness over strict justice or compensation.

Matthew 5:38-39: Ye have heard that it hath been said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth:

Contradiction with Matthew 5:42

Exodus 22:8 involves judging and requiring restitution, while Matthew 5:42 encourages giving freely without expecting repayment.

Matthew 5:42: Give to him that asketh thee, and from him that would borrow of thee turn not thou away.

Contradiction with Romans 12:19

Exodus 22:8 specifies judicial procedure for dealing with theft, while Romans 12:19 advises against seeking personal vengeance and to leave justice to God.

Romans 12:19: Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but [rather] give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance [is] mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.

Contradiction with Luke 6:29-30

Exodus 22:8 teaches recovering stolen goods through justice, while Luke 6:29-30 instructs giving more to the thief and expecting nothing back.

Luke 6:29-30: And unto him that smiteth thee on the [one] cheek offer also the other; and him that taketh away thy cloke forbid not [to take thy] coat also.
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