Contradiction with Deuteronomy 23:19
This verse, like Leviticus 25:37, forbids charging interest to fellow Israelites, which does not directly contradict the verse but reinforces the same concept.
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 Luke 6:35
This verse encourages lending without expecting anything back, which extends the prohibition to general generosity beyond just interest-free lending to community members.
Luke 6:35: But love ye your enemies, and do good, and lend, hoping for nothing again; and your reward shall be great, and ye shall be the children of the Highest: for he is kind unto the unthankful and [to] the evil.
Contradiction with Proverbs 28:8
This verse states that wealth gained by charging interest will eventually benefit those who are kind to the poor, suggesting a divine reversal contradicting the practice prohibited in Leviticus 25:37.
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 Matthew 25:27
This verse implies that collecting interest could be a common or expected practice, contrasting with the prohibition against it in Leviticus 25:37.
Matthew 25:27: Thou oughtest therefore to have put my money to the exchangers, and [then] at my coming I should have received mine own with usury.
Paradox #1
The contradiction or inconsistency could stem from differing interpretations or practices related to lending and interest in various societies and times. Some cultures or historical periods might have allowed interest on loans as a norm, which would conflict with the guidance against it. Such a difference could illustrate a potential inconsistency in how financial ethics have been viewed and implemented across different eras.