Contradiction with Acts 10:13-15
Peter is instructed that what God has cleansed, no longer consider unholy, contradicting the dietary laws in Leviticus which declared certain animals unclean.
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 specific dietary restrictions outlined in Leviticus.
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, challenging the unclean classification in Leviticus.
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 4:4-5
Paul affirms that every creature of God is good and nothing is to be refused, which is contrary to the prohibitions in Leviticus.
1 Timothy 4:4-5: For every creature of God [is] good, and nothing to be refused, if it be received with thanksgiving:
Paradox #1
Leviticus 11:30 lists animals considered unclean, including a creature translated as "chameleon" in some versions. The contradiction or inconsistency here is with identifying specific species. Ancient Hebrew may not correspond directly to modern taxonomy, so the exact animal meant might differ. This creates challenges for understanding specific rules about these animals today.
Paradox #2
The inconsistency in this passage arises from the classification of animals. It may list animals together that, according to modern science and taxonomy, do not belong to the same category. This reflects an ancient understanding of animal classification that doesn't align with current scientific knowledge.