Contradiction with Acts 10:15
This verse declares that what God has cleansed should not be considered common or unclean, contradicting the dietary restrictions in Leviticus 11:31.
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 states that nothing entering a person from outside can defile them, declaring all foods clean, which contradicts the unclean status of certain animals in Leviticus 11:31.
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 expresses the belief that no food is unclean in itself, countering the specific prohibitions in Leviticus 11:31.
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 advises against judgment based on food or drink, contrasting the strict dietary laws found in Leviticus 11:31.
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 states that every creature of God is good and nothing is to be refused if received with thanksgiving, opposing the unclean animal classification in Leviticus 11:31.
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 11:31 is part of a chapter that discusses dietary laws, listing creatures considered unclean. A potential conflict arises for some readers when comparing these ancient dietary restrictions to modern Christian practices where these laws are often not followed. This contradiction between ancient laws and contemporary practices can lead to debates about which parts of the Old Testament are applicable today for Christians.
Paradox #2
Leviticus 11:31 discusses the classification of certain animals as unclean. The contradiction could be that modern biology classifies animals differently based on evolutionary relationships and anatomy, not on cleanliness. The criteria for clean or unclean animals in the Bible are based on religious or cultural guidelines rather than scientific taxonomy.
Paradox #3
This verse may raise questions about moral consistency for those who follow both old and new religious teachings. In the Old Testament, there are strict dietary laws, but in the New Testament, these rules are often relaxed or reinterpreted, which can seem contradictory. This can create confusion about which rules to follow.