Contradiction with Matthew 5:32
This verse suggests that remarriage is committing adultery, except in the case of fornication, while Romans 7:3 only mentions adultery in the context of the first husband being alive.
Matthew 5:32: But I say unto you, That whosoever shall put away his wife, saving for the cause of fornication, causeth her to commit adultery: and whosoever shall marry her that is divorced committeth adultery.
Contradiction with Mark 10:11-12
These verses indicate that remarrying after divorce results in adultery regardless of circumstances, whereas Romans 7:3 specifies that the woman is not considered an adulteress if her husband has died.
Mark 10:11-12: And he saith unto them, Whosoever shall put away his wife, and marry another, committeth adultery against her.
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 7:10-11
These verses imply that a wife should not leave her husband, but if she does, she should remain unmarried or be reconciled, contrasting with Romans 7:3 where remarriage is acceptable after the husband's death.
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:
Contradiction with Luke 16:18
This verse indicates that anyone marrying a divorced person commits adultery, contrary to Romans 7:3, which doesn’t label a widow remarrying as an adulteress if her first husband has died.
Luke 16:18: Whosoever putteth away his wife, and marrieth another, committeth adultery: and whosoever marrieth her that is put away from [her] husband committeth adultery.
Paradox #1
Romans 7:3 discusses the law concerning marriage and how it relates to sin and responsibility. A potential contradiction or inconsistency might arise because the laws at that time seemed to place more burden or responsibility on women than men, possibly reflecting gender inequality. This could conflict with modern views on equality and fairness in relationships.