Contradiction with Matthew 15:11
This verse contradicts Deuteronomy 14:23 by implying that dietary regulations, like those concerning clean and unclean food, are not crucial for purity, as it emphasizes that what comes out of one's mouth is more important than what goes into it.
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.
Contradiction with Acts 10:15
In this verse, Peter is told that "What God hath cleansed, that call not thou common," suggesting that all foods have been made clean by God, which contradicts the dietary restrictions set in Deuteronomy 14:23.
Acts 10:15: And the voice [spake] unto him again the second time, What God hath cleansed, [that] call not thou common.
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 8:8
This verse implies that food does not bring us nearer to God and that we are no worse if we do not eat, and no better if we do, which contradicts the idea in Deuteronomy 14:23 that adherents should consume particular tithes as a form of devotion.
1 Corinthians 8:8: But meat commendeth us not to God: for neither, if we eat, are we the better; neither, if we eat not, are we the worse. [are we the better: or, have we the more] [are we the worse: or, have we the less]
Contradiction with Romans 14:14
Paul states that nothing is unclean in itself, even if someone considers it unclean, which contradicts the strict dietary laws and tithe consumption outlined in Deuteronomy 14:23.
Romans 14:14: I know, and am persuaded by the Lord Jesus, that [there is] nothing unclean of itself: but to him that esteemeth any thing to be unclean, to him [it is] unclean. [unclean: Gr. common]
Paradox #1
Deuteronomy 14:23 talks about tithing, specifically consuming the tithe of your crops and livestock in the presence of God. A potential contradiction might arise when considering the broader context of religious rules and how they are applied. Some people might find it inconsistent that the verse encourages communal consumption and celebration, while other parts of religious teachings emphasize different forms of giving or sharing with those less fortunate, which might seem at odds with consuming it yourself. This could create a conflict between enjoying personal blessings in a spiritual context and the broader moral duty of helping others.