Contradiction with Mark 7:18-19
These verses suggest that dietary laws, such as those in Leviticus 11, do not defile a person, contradicting the specific prohibitions in Leviticus 11:14 about unclean birds.
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 in a vision to eat all kinds of animals, indicating that the previous distinctions between clean and unclean animals have been abolished, which contradicts the specific dietary laws in Leviticus 11.
Acts 10:13-15: And there came a voice to him, Rise, Peter; kill, and eat.
Contradiction with Romans 14:14
Paul states that no food is unclean in itself, as opposed to the strict dietary laws outlined in Leviticus 11.
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
These verses assert that every creature of God is good and nothing is to be refused if it is received with thanksgiving, which contrasts with the prohibitions in Leviticus 11.
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
The contradiction or inconsistency often discussed with Leviticus 11:14 revolves around the identification of birds mentioned in the list of unclean animals. Some translations list "the vulture" or "the kite," while others might use different bird names due to variations in translating ancient Hebrew terms. This leads to confusion and inconsistency about which specific birds are considered unclean.
Paradox #2
The contradiction with Leviticus 11:14 lies in its classification of certain birds. It might list birds that are scientifically not related or group them in ways that do not align with modern biological taxonomy.