Contradictions and Paradoxes in Leviticus 10:10

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Leviticus 10:10 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Leviticus 10:10. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, God wants people to know what is special and not special, and what is dirty and clean, so they can make good choices. This helps them live in a way that makes God happy.

Leviticus 10:10: And that ye may put difference between holy and unholy, and between unclean and clean;

Contradiction with Romans 14:14

This verse suggests that nothing is unclean in itself, which contradicts the distinction between clean and unclean set by Leviticus 10:10.

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]

Contradiction with Mark 7:18-19

Here, Jesus declares all foods clean, which contrasts with the clean and unclean distinctions in Leviticus.

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 Acts 10:15

The voice tells Peter not to call anything impure that God has made clean, opposing the strict divisions in Leviticus.

Acts 10:15: And the voice [spake] unto him again the second time, What God hath cleansed, [that] call not thou common.

Contradiction with Colossians 2:16-17

These verses argue against judging in matters of food or drink, contrary to the law's clean/unclean separations in Leviticus.

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]

Paradox #1

Leviticus 10:10 talks about distinguishing between holy and unholy, clean and unclean. A possible contradiction or conflict might arise when comparing this with New Testament teachings, which sometimes emphasize that strict adherence to Old Testament purity laws is not necessary for Christians, suggesting a shift in how religious laws were viewed and applied over time.

Paradox #2

Leviticus 10:10 discusses distinguishing between holy and unholy, and clean and unclean. The moral conflict might come from the fact that the concepts of "clean" and "unclean" can be seen as rigid and exclusionary. This might oppose more modern values that emphasize inclusion and understanding rather than separation. It can be challenging to reconcile the idea of strict separations with the idea of unconditional love and acceptance taught in other parts of religious texts.

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