Contradiction with Deuteronomy 24:1
Deuteronomy 24:1 provides guidelines for divorce, which contradicts the questioning of divorce's legitimacy in Mark 10:2.
Deuteronomy 24:1: When a man hath taken a wife, and married her, and it come to pass that she find no favour in his eyes, because he hath found some uncleanness in her: then let him write her a bill of divorcement, and give [it] in her hand, and send her out of his house. [some...: Heb. matter of nakedness] [divorcement: Heb. cutting off]
Contradiction with Malachi 2:16
Malachi 2:16 states that God hates divorce, which contrasts with the testing of Jesus on the legality of divorce in Mark 10:2.
Malachi 2:16: For the LORD, the God of Israel, saith that he hateth putting away: for [one] covereth violence with his garment, saith the LORD of hosts: therefore take heed to your spirit, that ye deal not treacherously. [that he...: or, if he hate her, put her away] [putting...: Heb. to put away]
Contradiction with Matthew 5:31-32
Matthew 5:31-32 allows divorce only under specific circumstances, offering a more restrictive view that contrasts with the questioning in Mark 10:2.
Matthew 5:31-32: It hath been said, Whosoever shall put away his wife, let him give her a writing of divorcement:
Contradiction with Matthew 19:8
Matthew 19:8 suggests that divorce was permitted due to the hardness of people's hearts, a more lenient perspective than the challenge posed in Mark 10:2.
Matthew 19:8: He saith unto them, Moses because of the hardness of your hearts suffered you to put away your wives: but from the beginning it was not so.
Contradiction with Luke 16:18
Luke 16:18 outright condemns remarriage after divorce, presenting a hardline stance that contrasts with the inquiry on divorce in Mark 10:2.
Luke 16:18: Whosoever putteth away his wife, and marrieth another, committeth adultery: and whosoever marrieth her that is put away from [her] husband committeth adultery.
Paradox #1
The contradiction or conflict related to Mark 10:2 could involve the differing views on divorce within the Jewish community at the time. There were debates between different schools of thought, such as those led by Rabbi Hillel and Rabbi Shammai, regarding the grounds for divorce. Mark 10:2 can reflect one of these interpretations, leading to differences in understanding and potential inconsistency with other cultural practices or teachings about divorce.