Contradiction with Proverbs 22:7
This verse states "The rich ruleth over the poor, and the borrower is servant to the lender," which aligns with the caution against becoming indebted but doesn't provide a direct contradiction.
Proverbs 22:7: The rich ruleth over the poor, and the borrower [is] servant to the lender. [the lender: Heb. the man that lendeth]
Contradiction with Matthew 5:42
Encourages giving and lending, even to those who may not repay: "Give to him that asketh thee, and from him that would borrow of thee turn not thou away."
Matthew 5:42: Give to him that asketh thee, and from him that would borrow of thee turn not thou away.
Contradiction with Matthew 6:34
Advises not to worry about the future, suggesting a different attitude towards financial precaution compared to the cautious spirit of Proverbs 22:27.
Matthew 6:34: Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day [is] the evil thereof.
Contradiction with Luke 6:35
Encourages lending without expecting anything back: "But love ye your enemies, and do good, and lend, hoping for nothing again."
Luke 6:35: But love ye your enemies, and do good, and lend, hoping for nothing again; and your reward shall be great, and ye shall be the children of the Highest: for he is kind unto the unthankful and [to] the evil.
Contradiction with Romans 13:8
Advises owing nothing to anyone except love, promoting the fulfillment of obligations in the context of interpersonal relations, not strictly dealing with financial debt.
Romans 13:8: Owe no man any thing, but to love one another: for he that loveth another hath fulfilled the law.
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 15:8
Advocates opening one's hand to the needy and providing what is sufficient for their need despite the potential for no repayment: "But thou shalt open thine hand wide unto him."
Deuteronomy 15:8: But thou shalt open thine hand wide unto him, and shalt surely lend him sufficient for his need, [in that] which he wanteth.
Paradox #1
The contradiction in the verse could be related to the idea of taking responsibility for debt, which might conflict with teachings about forgiveness and generosity. On one hand, the verse suggests being cautious about promises or financial obligations. On the other hand, other parts of the Bible emphasize forgiving debts and helping others in need, which could seem inconsistent with being overly cautious about financial commitments.