Contradiction with Exodus 22:21
This verse instructs not to mistreat or oppress a stranger, while Leviticus 25:47 discusses a stranger possibly having power over an Israelite.
Exodus 22:21: Thou shalt neither vex a stranger, nor oppress him: for ye were strangers in the land of Egypt.
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 15:12
This verse commands the release of Hebrew slaves after six years, contrasting with Leviticus 25:47, which involves an Israelite selling themselves to a stranger and doesn't mention release.
Deuteronomy 15:12: [And] if thy brother, an Hebrew man, or an Hebrew woman, be sold unto thee, and serve thee six years; then in the seventh year thou shalt let him go free from thee.
Contradiction with Galatians 3:28
This verse speaks of equality in Christ, contrasting with the hierarchical relationship implied in Leviticus 25:47.
Galatians 3:28: There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus.
Contradiction with Leviticus 19:18
This verse commands love for one's neighbor as oneself, which may conflict with the economic arrangement described in Leviticus 25:47.
Leviticus 19:18: Thou shalt not avenge, nor bear any grudge against the children of thy people, but thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself: I [am] the LORD.
Contradiction with Matthew 6:24
This verse emphasizes serving God, not wealth, potentially conflicting with financial transactions mentioned in Leviticus 25:47.
Matthew 6:24: No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon.
Paradox #1
Leviticus 25:47 discusses the situation of an Israelite who becomes poor and sells themselves to a foreigner living among them. A potential theological conflict here could be the idea of allowing an Israelite to become a servant or slave to a non-Israelite, as other parts of the Bible emphasize the chosen status and freedom of the Israelites. This might seem inconsistent with the concept of God's people being separate and not subject to others.
Paradox #2
One potential contradiction or conflict could be the issue of slavery mentioned in this verse. In the context of broader biblical teachings that promote love, equality, and freedom, the permissibility of owning slaves, as outlined in some Old Testament laws, might seem inconsistent or contradictory to these broader ethical principles.
Paradox #3
The moral conflict in Leviticus 25:47 could arise from the concept of slavery or servitude. The verse discusses buying and selling people as property, which clashes with modern views on human rights and equality. This creates a contradiction with the ethical belief that all individuals deserve freedom and should not be treated as property.