Contradiction with Genesis 9:1-7
These verses permit consumption of all flesh and give humans dominion over animals, whereas Mark 6:18 criticizes unlawful marriage.
Genesis 9:1-7: And God blessed Noah and his sons, and said unto them, Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth.
Contradiction with Genesis 2:24
Supports leaving parents to unite with a spouse, which could contradict some beliefs in marriage criticism in Mark 6:18.
Genesis 2:24: Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh.
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 21:15-17
Allows for multiple wives, conflicting with perceived monogamy enforcement from Mark 6:18.
Deuteronomy 21:15-17: If a man have two wives, one beloved, and another hated, and they have born him children, [both] the beloved and the hated; and [if] the firstborn son be hers that was hated:
Contradiction with 2 Samuel 12:8
God gives David multiple wives, not rejecting polygamy, unlike the rebuke in Mark 6:18.
2 Samuel 12:8: And I gave thee thy master's house, and thy master's wives into thy bosom, and gave thee the house of Israel and of Judah; and if [that had been] too little, I would moreover have given unto thee such and such things.
Contradiction with 1 Kings 11:3
Details Solomon's many wives, not explicitly condemned, which contrasts with the marital disapproval in Mark 6:18.
1 Kings 11:3: And he had seven hundred wives, princesses, and three hundred concubines: and his wives turned away his heart.
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 7:2
Advocates for each man having his own wife and vice versa to avoid immorality, diverging from the rebuke of Herod's marriage in Mark 6:18.
1 Corinthians 7:2: Nevertheless, [to avoid] fornication, let every man have his own wife, and let every woman have her own husband.
Paradox #1
Some people see a contradiction in Mark 6:18 because it presents John the Baptist condemning Herod for marrying his brother's wife. This conflicts with historical records that suggest Herod may have had a lawful claim to this marriage under certain interpretations of Jewish law or Roman customs. Additionally, other historical accounts of Herod's family and marriages might differ, creating a perceived inconsistency with the biblical narrative.
Paradox #2
The contradiction, inconsistency, or conflict with Mark 6:18 could be seen in the way it addresses personal relationships and marriage laws, as it may conflict with the ideas of love and forgiveness. Some might argue that the verse is rigid and doesn't accommodate the complexities of human relationships or allow for mercy. However, interpretations can vary greatly.