Contradiction with Mark 7:18-19
Jesus declares all foods clean, contradicting dietary restrictions of Leviticus 11:13.
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 10:13-15
Peter is told to eat all kinds of animals, suggesting clean and unclean distinctions no longer apply.
Acts 10:13-15: And there came a voice to him, Rise, Peter; kill, and eat.
Contradiction with Romans 14:14
Paul states nothing is unclean in itself, challenging the distinction made in Leviticus 11:13.
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 4:4-5
Every creature of God is good and should not be refused, contradicting Leviticus 11:13’s prohibitions.
1 Timothy 4:4-5: For every creature of God [is] good, and nothing to be refused, if it be received with thanksgiving:
Paradox #1
One possible theological conflict is the categorization of certain birds as "unclean," which could be seen as inconsistent with New Testament teachings that suggest all foods are clean. This shift in perspective, seen in verses like Acts 10:15, may appear contradictory to some, as it suggests a change in divine instruction.
Paradox #2
Leviticus 11:13 lists certain birds as unclean, including the eagle and other birds of prey. A historical inconsistency arises because some translations or interpretations have included birds that may not be scientifically classified as similar or may not exist in the region, leading to confusion over what specific birds are meant. Additionally, cultural and geographical differences over time have made it hard to precisely identify these birds.
Paradox #3
The contradiction in Leviticus 11:13 arises from classifying bats as birds. Scientifically, bats are mammals because they have fur and nurse their young with milk, while birds have feathers and lay eggs. This classification is inconsistent with modern biological taxonomy.
Paradox #4
The moral conflict in that verse could be the distinction between clean and unclean animals, which may seem inconsistent with later parts of the Bible where dietary laws are relaxed or changed. This could be seen as conflicting with the idea of a universal moral code.