Contradictions and Paradoxes in Leviticus 11:29

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Leviticus 11:29 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Leviticus 11:29. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, God told the Israelites not to touch or eat certain small animals like mice and weasels because they were considered unclean. This was to help them stay healthy and follow God's special rules.

Leviticus 11:29: These also [shall be] unclean unto you among the creeping things that creep upon the earth; the weasel, and the mouse, and the tortoise after his kind,

Contradiction with Acts 10:13-15

These verses depict a vision where God tells Peter to eat all kinds of animals, indicating that no living thing should be considered unclean, which contradicts Leviticus 11:29's dietary restrictions on certain animals.

Acts 10:13-15: And there came a voice to him, Rise, Peter; kill, and eat.

Contradiction with Mark 7:18-19

Jesus explains that nothing external entering a person can defile them, declaring all foods clean, which contradicts the dietary restrictions established in Leviticus 11:29.

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 argues that no food is unclean in itself, but becomes unclean only if someone believes it to be, differing from the specific unclean animals listed in Leviticus 11:29.

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]

Paradox #1

Some people point out that the list of animals in this verse, which are considered unclean, includes creatures like the weasel. This could lead to confusion because ancient and modern classifications of animals can differ. The Hebrew words used for some animals may not match any specific animals we recognize today, creating inconsistencies in translation and understanding across different cultures and times.

Paradox #2

The verse refers to certain animals being considered unclean. A potential scientific inconsistency could be related to the classification of animals because the understanding of animal taxonomy has evolved. In modern science, all animals are classified based on shared characteristics, and there might be inconsistencies between biblical classifications and contemporary scientific ones.

Paradox #3

Inconsistency could arise because the dietary laws in Leviticus, like the prohibition of certain animals, might seem at odds with parts of the New Testament where dietary restrictions are relaxed or removed, promoting a message of spiritual rather than dietary purity.

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