Contradiction with Acts 10:13-15
God tells Peter that what He has cleansed should not be called unclean, implying dietary laws, including those involving insects, are no longer binding.
Acts 10:13-15: And there came a voice to him, Rise, Peter; kill, and eat.
Contradiction with Mark 7:18-19
Jesus declares all foods clean, contradicting dietary laws like those in Leviticus 11:23.
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 Romans 14:14
Paul states that no food is unclean in itself, contrasting the specific prohibitions of Leviticus 11:23.
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
Asserts everything created by God is good and nothing is to be rejected, conflicting with the restrictions in Leviticus 11:23.
1 Timothy 4:4: For every creature of God [is] good, and nothing to be refused, if it be received with thanksgiving:
Paradox #1
Leviticus 11:23 talks about dietary rules concerning insects. A potential contradiction might be with Acts 10:13-15, where Peter is told in a vision to eat all kinds of animals, symbolizing the lifting of these dietary restrictions. This could be seen as inconsistent with earlier rules.
Paradox #2
Some people find it confusing because the verse seems to list certain insects as unclean, but it includes creatures that could be considered capable of flying or having legs to leap. This seems inconsistent with modern scientific classifications, leading to some debates about what specific animals the verse is referring to.
Paradox #3
Leviticus 11:23 talks about creatures, categorizing certain winged insects that move on all fours as detestable. The contradiction arises because scientifically, insects have six legs, not four. This discrepancy between the text and biological facts is where the inconsistency lies.
Paradox #4
Leviticus 11:23 deals with dietary laws concerning insects, stating which are clean or unclean to eat. A potential moral conflict could arise from the differing dietary restrictions in Christianity and Judaism versus the New Testament teachings, where such food laws are often set aside, as seen in Acts 10:15. This creates inconsistency for those trying to reconcile Old Testament laws with New Testament teachings on dietary freedom.