Contradiction with Matthew 6:25
This verse advises not to worry about your life, what you will eat or drink, contradicting the emphasis in Deuteronomy 12:19 on ensuring provision for the Levites.
Matthew 6:25: Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor yet for your body, what ye shall put on. Is not the life more than meat, and the body than raiment?
Contradiction with Hebrews 7:18-19
It suggests that the old commandment is set aside, implying that the instructions including Deuteronomy 12:19 may no longer apply.
Hebrews 7:18-19: For there is verily a disannulling of the commandment going before for the weakness and unprofitableness thereof.
Contradiction with Colossians 2:16-17
This verse indicates that dietary laws and festivals, such as those observed in the Old Testament, are a shadow of future things to come, suggesting a different perspective on obligations such as ensuring provision for Levites.
Colossians 2:16-17: Let no man therefore judge you in meat, or in drink, or in respect of an holyday, or of the new moon, or of the sabbath [days]: [in meat...: or, for eating and drinking] [respect: or, part]
Contradiction with Galatians 3:23-25
It emphasizes that we are no longer under the supervision of the law, which could imply that Deuteronomy 12:19's directive about the Levites is obsolete.
Galatians 3:23-25: But before faith came, we were kept under the law, shut up unto the faith which should afterwards be revealed.
Contradiction with Romans 10:4
Suggests that Christ is the end of the law, which may contradict the requirement to provide for the Levites as outlined in Deuteronomy 12:19.
Romans 10:4: For Christ [is] the end of the law for righteousness to every one that believeth.
Paradox #1
Deuteronomy 12:19 advises not to neglect supporting the Levites. A possible contradiction might arise when considering New Testament teachings that emphasize a more spiritual and less ritualistic approach to worship and religious duties. In the New Testament, there might be a shift away from the specific tribal duties emphasized in the Old Testament, encouraging all believers to take on roles of ministry and support. This could seem inconsistent to those comparing the roles and support of religious leaders across different parts of the Bible.