Contradiction with Acts 10:15
This verse states, "What God hath cleansed, that call not thou common," indicating that all foods were made clean, contrasting with the dietary restriction in Deuteronomy 14:8.
Acts 10:15: And the voice [spake] unto him again the second time, What God hath cleansed, [that] call not thou common.
Contradiction with Mark 7:18-19
Jesus declares all foods clean, contradicting the restriction in Deuteronomy 14:8 on eating unclean animals.
Mark 7:18-19: Because it entereth not into his heart, but into the belly, and goeth out into the draught, purging all meats?
Contradiction with Romans 14:14
States that "there is nothing unclean of itself," which contradicts Deuteronomy 14:8 that deems certain animals as unclean.
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
In some religious interpretations, the rule about not eating certain animals could conflict with the belief in the New Testament that all foods are clean. Some people see this as inconsistent because it appears to change dietary laws from the Old Testament.
Paradox #2
Deuteronomy 14:8 might be seen as inconsistent with some New Testament teachings, particularly concerning dietary laws. In the New Testament, especially in Acts 10:9-16, Peter has a vision that suggests all foods are clean, indicating a shift in dietary restrictions for Christians. This could be viewed as a contradiction with earlier Old Testament dietary laws, like those in Deuteronomy.
Paradox #3
Deuteronomy 14:8 says not to eat pigs because they are unclean. This could be seen as inconsistent with the New Testament, where Mark 7:18-19 suggests that Jesus declared all foods clean. This means that while the Old Testament has dietary rules, the New Testament seems to relax these rules, leading to a contradiction in how followers are instructed to eat.
Paradox #4
The contradiction in this verse is that it prohibits eating certain animals like pigs, which are described as unclean. From a scientific standpoint, pigs are edible and nutritious when properly cooked. The classification of them as unclean is based on religious or cultural reasons, not scientific evidence regarding their edibility or safety.
Paradox #5
This verse could lead to a contradiction for some people if they are concerned about rules and diet in the biblical texts versus modern beliefs about freedom and choice in food. The Bible lists certain foods that should not be eaten, and some might find this conflicts with the idea of personal freedom or differing cultural practices today.