Contradiction with Leviticus 11:7
This verse declares that swine is unclean and should not be eaten, contradicting the directive in Acts 11:7 to "kill and eat" all manner of beasts.
Leviticus 11:7: 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
It commands not to eat any abominable thing, which includes certain animals, opposing Acts 11:7's instruction to eat all kinds of animals.
Deuteronomy 14:3: Thou shalt not eat any abominable thing.
Contradiction with Isaiah 66:17
Warns against eating swine's flesh and abominable things, conflicting with the allowance to eat all animals as stated in Acts 11:7.
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
Ezekiel refuses to defile himself with unclean meat, contrary to Acts 11:7's permission to eat.
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.
Paradox #1
The theological conflict with Acts 11:7 could be about the vision Peter had concerning eating unclean animals, which initially seems to contradict Jewish dietary laws. These dietary laws, found in the Old Testament, were important for distinguishing Jews from Gentiles. The vision symbolizes the inclusion of Gentiles in the early Christian community, indicating a shift from traditional Jewish customs. This can appear contradictory to those who adhere strictly to Old Testament laws.
Paradox #2
Acts 11:7 involves God instructing Peter to eat animals that were considered unclean according to Jewish law. The moral conflict here could be that it appears to contradict earlier religious teachings about following dietary laws. This might create confusion about whether all previous laws should still be followed or if some can be set aside based on new revelations or instructions.