Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 10:9

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 10:9 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 10:9. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, the author of the book, Peter went to the rooftop to pray at lunchtime as the people were getting near the city. This shows that Peter liked to talk to God and take time for praying.

Acts 10:9: On the morrow, as they went on their journey, and drew nigh unto the city, Peter went up upon the housetop to pray about the sixth hour:

Contradiction with Leviticus 11:7-8

These verses prohibit Israelites from eating swine, as it is considered unclean, whereas Acts 10:9 leads to Peter's vision that all foods are clean.

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 14:3-21

This passage provides a detailed list of animals that are clean and unclean, contrasting with the vision in Acts 10 where dietary restrictions are lifted.

Deuteronomy 14:3-21: Thou shalt not eat any abominable thing.

Contradiction with Ezekiel 4:14

Ezekiel protests against eating unclean food, which contradicts Peter's revelation that there are no unclean foods in Acts 10:9.

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 Matthew 15:11

Jesus states that it is not what goes into the mouth that defiles, which may contradict Peter's pre-vision mindset found in Acts 10:9 before he receives the revelation.

Matthew 15:11: Not that which goeth into the mouth defileth a man; but that which cometh out of the mouth, this defileth a man.
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