Contradiction with Exodus 21:12
This verse states that anyone who strikes a man so that he dies shall surely be put to death, which contradicts with the extended interpretation of resolving anger and reconciliation in Matthew 5:21.
Exodus 21:12: He that smiteth a man, so that he die, shall be surely put to death.
Contradiction with Leviticus 24:17
It advocates for the death penalty for murder, contrasting with the emphasis on anger management and avoiding judgments in Matthew 5:21.
Leviticus 24:17: And he that killeth any man shall surely be put to death. [killeth...: Heb. smiteth the life of a man]
Contradiction with Numbers 35:30
Requires the testimony of witnesses for a murderer to be put to death, differing from the internal focus on anger in Matthew 5:21.
Numbers 35:30: Whoso killeth any person, the murderer shall be put to death by the mouth of witnesses: but one witness shall not testify against any person [to cause him] to die.
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 19:21
It emphasizes the principle of "eye for eye, tooth for tooth," which contrasts with the broader interpretation of refraining from anger in Matthew 5:21.
Deuteronomy 19:21: And thine eye shall not pity; [but] life [shall go] for life, eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot.
Paradox #1
Some people might say there's a contradiction because this verse talks about the seriousness of anger and murder, but elsewhere in the Bible, there are instances where violence or killing is described or even commanded. This could be seen as inconsistent with the message of not being angry or causing harm.