Contradictions and Paradoxes in Leviticus 10:20

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Leviticus 10:20 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Leviticus 10:20. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Leviticus, Moses was happy because everything was done the way God wanted. He felt peaceful because people listened to and obeyed God's rules.

Leviticus 10:20: And when Moses heard [that], he was content.

Contradiction with Leviticus 10:6

This verse contradicts Leviticus 10:20 as it strictly prohibits mourning for Nadab and Abihu, while Leviticus 10:20 suggests Moses was content with Aaron's explanation for the deviation.

Leviticus 10:6: And Moses said unto Aaron, and unto Eleazar and unto Ithamar, his sons, Uncover not your heads, neither rend your clothes; lest ye die, and lest wrath come upon all the people: but let your brethren, the whole house of Israel, bewail the burning which the LORD hath kindled.

Contradiction with Numbers 15:32-36

This passage demands the execution of a man for gathering sticks on the Sabbath, contrasting with the leniency shown in Leviticus 10:20.

Numbers 15:32-36: And while the children of Israel were in the wilderness, they found a man that gathered sticks upon the sabbath day.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 13:8-9

These verses command not sparing a relative who leads others to idolatry, contrasting with Moses accepting Aaron’s action considered inappropriate.

Deuteronomy 13:8-9: Thou shalt not consent unto him, nor hearken unto him; neither shall thine eye pity him, neither shalt thou spare, neither shalt thou conceal him:

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 15:22

This verse emphasizes obedience to God's commands over sacrifice, while in Leviticus 10:20, Aaron's deviation from strict obedience is accepted.

1 Samuel 15:22: And Samuel said, Hath the LORD [as great] delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of the LORD? Behold, to obey [is] better than sacrifice, [and] to hearken than the fat of rams.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:19

This verse highlights the importance of strictly adhering to commandments, contrasting with the acceptance of Aaron’s actions in Leviticus 10:20.

Matthew 5:19: Whosoever therefore shall break one of these least commandments, and shall teach men so, he shall be called the least in the kingdom of heaven: but whosoever shall do and teach [them], the same shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven.
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