Contradiction with Acts 10:13-15
God tells Peter not to call anything impure that He has made clean, which contradicts the declaration of certain animals being unclean in Leviticus 11:24.
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 the notion of unclean animals as described in Leviticus 11:24.
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 nothing is unclean in itself, contradicting the concept of unclean animals in Leviticus 11:24.
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 Corinthians 10:25
Eat anything sold in the meat market without raising questions of conscience, contrasting the specific instructions on clean and unclean animals in Leviticus 11:24.
1 Corinthians 10:25: Whatsoever is sold in the shambles, [that] eat, asking no question for conscience sake:
Contradiction with Colossians 2:16-17
Let no man judge you in meat or drink, suggesting freedom from dietary laws, thus contradicting the prescriptions in Leviticus 11:24.
Colossians 2:16-17: Let no man therefore judge you in meat, or in drink, or in respect of an holyday, or of the new moon, or of the sabbath [days]: [in meat...: or, for eating and drinking] [respect: or, part]
Paradox #1
The contradiction or inconsistency might come from how different religious groups interpret or follow the dietary laws mentioned in this part of the text. While some adhere strictly to these rules, others see them as obsolete due to new religious teachings, leading to disagreements on their relevance today.
Paradox #2
The contradiction in this verse comes from categorizing animals based on religious or cultural rules rather than biological criteria used in modern science. The way animals are classified as clean or unclean for consumption may not align with scientific classifications like species, family, or habitat, leading to conflicts between traditional teachings and contemporary biological understanding.
Paradox #3
The contradiction in this verse could arise from the fact that it sets strict cleanliness laws for people, which might conflict with ideas of compassion and acceptance found elsewhere in religious or moral teachings. Some might find it inconsistent that a set of rituals and physical cleanliness are so emphasized when other parts of faith focus more on the purity of intention and heart.