Contradiction with Malachi 2:16
Declares that God hates divorce, contradicting the concession for divorce stated in Matthew 19:7.
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 Mark 10:9
States that what God has joined together, let no one separate, opposing the permission for a writing of divorcement in Matthew 19:7.
Mark 10:9: What therefore God hath joined together, let not man put asunder.
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 7:10-11
Instructs that a wife must not separate from her husband, conflicting with the allowance for divorce in Matthew 19:7.
1 Corinthians 7:10-11: And unto the married I command, [yet] not I, but the Lord, Let not the wife depart from [her] husband:
Paradox #1
The potential conflict arises from the allowance of divorce in the context of the religious laws given by Moses compared to the original intention for marriage being lifelong. This difference between the law and the ideal may seem contradictory.
Paradox #2
In Matthew 19:7, there is a discussion about divorce that could seem contradictory because, in the Old Testament, specifically in Deuteronomy 24:1-4, Moses permits divorce under certain conditions. This might conflict with later teachings in the New Testament where Jesus emphasizes the permanence of marriage. Some people see this as inconsistent because it seems like different parts of the Bible have different rules about divorce.
Paradox #3
The possible contradiction in Matthew 19:7 arises from the discussion of divorce. In this verse, the Pharisees question Jesus about why Moses permitted divorce if marriage is meant to be lifelong. The perceived conflict is between the allowance of divorce in the Mosaic Law and the ideal of marriage as a permanent union, which Jesus emphasizes. This can seem inconsistent with the concept of an unbreakable marital bond.