Leviticus 11:28 Contradictions and Paradoxes

According to Moses, God told people that if they touched a dead animal, they must wash their clothes and would not be clean until the evening. This was to help them understand how to stay healthy and follow God's rules.

Contradiction with Acts 10:15

This verse states, "What God hath cleansed, that call not thou common," indicating that what was once considered unclean is now clean, contradicting Leviticus 11:28, which describes handling carcasses and remaining unclean.

Acts 10:15: And the voice [spake] unto him again the second time, What God hath cleansed, [that] call not thou common.

Contradiction with Mark 7:18-19

Jesus declares that nothing entering a person from the outside can defile them, thus challenging the notion of ritual impurity stated in Leviticus 11:28.

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 asserts, "There is nothing unclean of itself," which contradicts the dietary and impurity laws such as those in Leviticus 11:28.

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 Colossians 2:16

This verse states, "Let no man therefore judge you in meat, or in drink," suggesting a dismissal of the dietary restrictions found in Leviticus 11:28.

Colossians 2:16: 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]

Contradiction with 1 Timothy 4:4

It claims, "For every creature of God is good, and nothing to be refused," contradicting the prohibitions in Leviticus 11:28 about unclean animals.

1 Timothy 4:4: For every creature of God [is] good, and nothing to be refused, if it be received with thanksgiving:

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