Contradiction with Leviticus 11:7-8
These verses prohibit the consumption of pork, which is considered unclean, contradicting the command in Acts 10:13 to kill and eat all kinds of animals shown to Peter in a vision.
Leviticus 11:7-8: And the swine, though he divide the hoof, and be clovenfooted, yet he cheweth not the cud; he [is] unclean to you.
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 14:3-8
These verses outline dietary restrictions, forbidding the eating of unclean animals, in contrast to the permission granted in Acts 10:13.
Deuteronomy 14:3-8: Thou shalt not eat any abominable thing.
Contradiction with Isaiah 66:17
This verse condemns those who eat unclean things such as swine's flesh, conflicting with the vision of eating all animals in Acts 10:13.
Isaiah 66:17: They that sanctify themselves, and purify themselves in the gardens behind one [tree] in the midst, eating swine's flesh, and the abomination, and the mouse, shall be consumed together, saith the LORD. [behind...: or, one after another]
Contradiction with Ezekiel 4:14
This verse shows the prophet Ezekiel declaring he has never eaten anything unclean, contrasting with the instruction in Acts 10:13.
Ezekiel 4:14: Then said I, Ah Lord GOD! behold, my soul hath not been polluted: for from my youth up even till now have I not eaten of that which dieth of itself, or is torn in pieces; neither came there abominable flesh into my mouth.
Contradiction with Leviticus 20:25
This verse emphasizes the separation between clean and unclean animals, opposing the inclusive command to Peter in Acts 10:13.
Leviticus 20:25: Ye shall therefore put difference between clean beasts and unclean, and between unclean fowls and clean: and ye shall not make your souls abominable by beast, or by fowl, or by any manner of living thing that creepeth on the ground, which I have separated from you as unclean. [creepeth: or, moveth]
Paradox #1
Some people might see a contradiction in Acts 10:13 when considering Old Testament dietary laws, which forbid eating certain animals. This verse suggests eating things previously considered unclean, which could seem inconsistent with those earlier rules. However, others interpret this as a change in understanding, showing how God's message can evolve.
Paradox #2
The potential contradiction in this verse could relate to dietary laws and classifications of animals. Science categorizes animals based on biological traits, and it doesn't categorize animals as "clean" or "unclean" like in ancient religious texts. Therefore, a command regarding eating all kinds of animals without regard to species differences might conflict with modern scientific understanding of species classification and biodiversity.
Paradox #3
Acts 10:13 might seem to have a contradiction because it involves a directive that challenges Jewish dietary laws, which were given earlier in the Bible. These laws were an important part of Jewish identity and religious practice. The directive could be seen as inconsistent with earlier teachings about clean and unclean foods, leading to confusion or conflict about adhering to traditional religious laws versus following new guidance.