Contradiction with Genesis 1:29
This verse describes every herb bearing seed and every tree as given for food, contrasting with specific dietary restrictions in Leviticus 11:22.
Genesis 1:29: And God said, Behold, I have given you every herb bearing seed, which [is] upon the face of all the earth, and every tree, in the which [is] the fruit of a tree yielding seed; to you it shall be for meat. [bearing...: Heb. seeding seed] [yielding...: Heb. seeding seed]
Contradiction with Mark 7:18-19
Jesus declares all foods clean, which contradicts the specified clean insects for consumption in Leviticus 11:22.
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 manner of four-footed beasts and creeping things without distinction, opposing the specific permission for locusts in Leviticus 11:22.
Acts 10:13-15: And there came a voice to him, Rise, Peter; kill, and eat.
Contradiction with Romans 14:14
Paul states there is nothing unclean of itself, which contrasts with the clean/unclean distinctions in Leviticus 11:22.
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 every creature of God is good and nothing is to be refused, differing from the restrictions found in Leviticus 11:22.
1 Timothy 4:4: For every creature of God [is] good, and nothing to be refused, if it be received with thanksgiving:
Paradox #1
The verse refers to certain insects being permissible to eat. Some people see a contradiction because other parts of the Bible suggest dietary restrictions or different lists of clean and unclean animals. This can create confusion about which dietary rules should be followed.
Paradox #2
Leviticus 11:22 lists certain insects as permissible to eat, which might seem to contradict other biblical dietary laws or cultural beliefs that consider eating insects unclean or inappropriate. Some readers may find this inconsistent with modern or traditional views on what is considered food.
Paradox #3
The contradiction or inconsistency in this verse could relate to the identification of certain insects. The verse lists specific types of locusts and other insects that were considered acceptable to eat. However, from a modern scientific perspective, the classification and identification of these insects could be inaccurate or confusing, as the ancient terminology might not precisely match current entomological categorizations.
Paradox #4
Leviticus 11:22 mentions certain kinds of animals that were considered clean to eat, specifying a type of locust among them. Some people see a scientific inconsistency because insects classified as locusts today are not regarded scientifically as separate from other kinds of similar insects that the verse might seem to allow or disallow. Therefore, the biblical classification does not match modern scientific classification systems for insects.