Contradictions and Paradoxes in Leviticus 6:5

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Leviticus 6:5 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Leviticus 6:5. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, if someone takes something that isn’t theirs and promises falsely about it, they need to give it back and add a little extra to make it right. They should do this on the same day they say they're sorry to God.

Leviticus 6:5: Or all that about which he hath sworn falsely; he shall even restore it in the principal, and shall add the fifth part more thereto, [and] give it unto him to whom it appertaineth, in the day of his trespass offering. [in the day...: or, in the day of his being found guilty: Heb. in the day of his trespass]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:40

This verse suggests yielding to loss without seeking restitution, contrasting with the requirement to repay in Leviticus 6:5.

Matthew 5:40: And if any man will sue thee at the law, and take away thy coat, let him have [thy] cloke also.

Contradiction with Luke 6:30

Encourages giving to everyone who asks and not asking for your goods back, contrasting with the focus on restitution in Leviticus 6:5.

Luke 6:30: Give to every man that asketh of thee; and of him that taketh away thy goods ask [them] not again.

Contradiction with Proverbs 19:17

Emphasizes mercy and lending to the poor being repaid by God, rather than demanding repayment as in Leviticus 6:5.

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 Romans 12:19

Advises against seeking personal vengeance, leaving recompense to God, contrasting with personal restitution requirements in Leviticus 6:5.

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 1 Corinthians 6:7

Criticizes lawsuits among believers and suggests it is better to suffer wrong or be defrauded, differing from the requirement to seek restitution in Leviticus 6:5.

1 Corinthians 6:7: Now therefore there is utterly a fault among you, because ye go to law one with another. Why do ye not rather take wrong? why do ye not rather [suffer yourselves to] be defrauded?

Contradiction with Proverbs 25:21-22

Encourages feeding and giving drink to one's enemy, which doesn't directly demand restitution from them, unlike Leviticus 6:5.

Proverbs 25:21-22: If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink:
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