Contradiction with Leviticus 11:28
Contradicts Haggai 2:13 by asserting that in contact with unclean objects, garments must also be washed, suggesting secondary transmission of impurity.
Leviticus 11:28: And he that beareth the carcase of them shall wash his clothes, and be unclean until the even: they [are] unclean unto you.
Contradiction with Numbers 19:22
Contradicts Haggai 2:13 by indicating that anything touched by an unclean person becomes unclean, implying impurity can spread indirectly.
Numbers 19:22: And whatsoever the unclean [person] toucheth shall be unclean; and the soul that toucheth [it] shall be unclean until even.
Contradiction with Ezekiel 44:19
Contradicts Haggai 2:13 since it discusses transferring holiness by changing garments, suggesting transference of sacredness or uncleanness through contact.
Ezekiel 44:19: And when they go forth into the utter court, [even] into the utter court to the people, they shall put off their garments wherein they ministered, and lay them in the holy chambers, and they shall put on other garments; and they shall not sanctify the people with their garments.
Paradox #1
Haggai 2:13 discusses ritual purity, stating that contact with a dead body makes something unclean. This can seem inconsistent with other parts of the Bible that emphasize internal purity over ritual acts. While some verses focus on the heart and intention, others, like in Haggai, stress external ritual cleanliness. This might appear contradictory in terms of what truly makes someone or something pure.
Paradox #2
Haggai 2:13 discusses ceremonial purity laws. A potential contradiction arises if you compare these laws with other parts of the Bible that emphasize moral over ceremonial purity. While Haggai focuses on ceremonial aspects, other texts may prioritize moral conduct, which can be seen as inconsistent.
Paradox #3
Haggai 2:13 presents a principle about the transfer of holiness, suggesting that holiness cannot be transferred through contact, while impurity can. The potential contradiction or conflict here could relate to the broader biblical theme that holiness and purity should be stronger and more influential than impurity. This might seem inconsistent with the idea that impurity is easily spread while holiness is not, raising questions about the nature and strength of holiness compared to impurity.