Contradiction with Matthew 19:4-6
These verses emphasize the original intention of marriage as a permanent union, which contrasts with the allowance for divorce due to hardness of heart in Mark 10:5.
Matthew 19:4-6: And he answered and said unto them, Have ye not read, that he which made [them] at the beginning made them male and female,
Contradiction with Malachi 2:16
This verse states that God hates divorce, which contradicts the concession made in Mark 10:5 for the hardness of human hearts.
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]
Paradox #1
Mark 10:5 could be seen as contradictory if compared to earlier laws given in the Old Testament. In this verse, Jesus speaks about Moses allowing certain practices due to people's hard hearts. This might seem inconsistent with the idea of divine law being unchanging. It raises questions about whether God's laws can adapt to human weaknesses or if they are meant to be absolute.
Paradox #2
One possible contradiction related to Mark 10:5 is the difference between Jesus’ teaching on divorce and the laws in the Old Testament, particularly in Deuteronomy, where divorce is permitted. This inconsistency arises because Jesus mentions that the allowance for divorce was due to people's hard hearts, suggesting a different standard or principle at play compared to earlier scriptures.
Paradox #3
Mark 10:5 talks about rules being made because people's hearts were hard, allowing divorce. The moral conflict might be that it shows flexibility in following strict rules, which can seem inconsistent with the idea of having absolute moral laws. It suggests that sometimes rules change due to human weaknesses, challenging the notion of never-changing principles.