Contradiction with Genesis 9:3
States that every moving thing that lives shall be food, contradicting restrictions in Deuteronomy 14:9.
Genesis 9:3: Every moving thing that liveth shall be meat for you; even as the green herb have I given you all things.
Contradiction with Acts 10:15
Declares that what God has cleansed should not be called common or unclean, contradicting Deuteronomy 14:9's dietary laws.
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, in contradiction to the dietary restrictions mentioned in Deuteronomy 14:9.
Mark 7:18-19: Because it entereth not into his heart, but into the belly, and goeth out into the draught, purging all meats?
Paradox #1
The contradiction with Deuteronomy 14:9 pertains to the classification of marine animals. The verse distinguishes between sea creatures based on whether they have fins and scales. However, from a scientific standpoint, this oversimplifies marine biology because there are many sea creatures that don't fit this binary classification (e.g., shellfish, crustaceans, etc.), which challenges the idea of classifying them solely by these features.
Paradox #2
This verse talks about rules for eating certain animals from the water, but some people might see a contradiction because other parts of the Bible emphasize not being too concerned about specific food laws. For example, in the New Testament, there are passages where it is stated that all foods are clean. This can seem inconsistent to some because the Old Testament has detailed rules about what can be eaten, while the New Testament suggests more freedom in dietary choices.