Contradiction with Acts 10:15
This verse states, "What God hath cleansed, that call not thou common," indicating that dietary restrictions from Leviticus 11 are no longer applicable after Peter's vision.
Acts 10:15: And the voice [spake] unto him again the second time, What God hath cleansed, [that] call not thou common.
Contradiction with Romans 14:14
This verse mentions, "There is nothing unclean of itself," suggesting that food considered unclean under Leviticus 11:10 is not inherently unclean for believers.
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 1 Timothy 4:4
This verse states, "For every creature of God is good, and nothing to be refused," which implies that previously condemned foods can be received with thanksgiving.
1 Timothy 4:4: For every creature of God [is] good, and nothing to be refused, if it be received with thanksgiving:
Contradiction with Mark 7:18-19
Jesus declares that nothing entering a man can defile him, potentially contradicting the dietary laws in Leviticus 11:10 about clean and unclean foods.
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
Leviticus 11:10 discusses dietary laws regarding certain sea creatures. A potential contradiction might arise when this command is compared with the New Testament teachings, such as in Acts 10:15, where Peter is told that what God has made clean should not be called impure. This could be seen as conflicting with the strict dietary rules set out in Leviticus, raising questions about the continuity and change of divine commands.
Paradox #2
Leviticus 11:10 might seem to contradict the idea that all foods are clean, as mentioned in the New Testament, where Jesus declares all foods clean and Peter's vision in Acts suggests the same. This can create confusion about dietary laws for Christians.
Paradox #3
Leviticus 11:10 talks about creatures in the water that don’t have fins and scales being unclean. Scientifically, this classification doesn’t match biological categories because some aquatic animals without fins and scales are safe to eat and are commonly consumed, like certain shellfish. The connection between having fins and scales and being clean or unclean isn’t based on modern biological science or nutritional value.
Paradox #4
Leviticus 11:10 talks about dietary restrictions, specifically prohibiting the consumption of certain sea creatures. The contradiction or inconsistency could arise when considering later Christian teachings in the New Testament, where dietary laws are less emphasized or considered non-binding for followers of Jesus. For example, in Acts 10:15, Peter has a vision where he is told that no food is impure or unclean, suggesting a shift away from strict Old Testament dietary rules. This change might seem inconsistent with the previous laws given in Leviticus.