Contradiction with Matthew 15:11
This verse contradicts Leviticus 11:32 by stating that it is not what enters the mouth that defiles a person, but what comes out of the mouth, implying a different standard for purity.
Matthew 15:11: Not that which goeth into the mouth defileth a man; but that which cometh out of the mouth, this defileth a man.
Contradiction with Mark 7:18-19
These verses suggest that external things, such as what a person eats or touches, do not defile a person, contradicting the emphasis on external uncleanness in Leviticus 11:32.
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 Acts 10:14-15
In this passage, God tells Peter not to call anything impure that God has made clean, which contradicts the specific prohibitions and notions of impurity in Leviticus 11:32.
Acts 10:14-15: But Peter said, Not so, Lord; for I have never eaten any thing that is common or unclean.
Contradiction with Romans 14:14
This verse states that nothing is unclean in itself, contradicting the idea of inherent uncleanness of certain objects as outlined in Leviticus 11:32.
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
Here, it is stated that every creature of God is good and nothing is to be refused, which contradicts the categorizations of clean and unclean in Leviticus 11:32.
1 Timothy 4:4: For every creature of God [is] good, and nothing to be refused, if it be received with thanksgiving:
Paradox #1
The verse relates to specific laws about ritual cleanliness and how to handle objects that become impure. Some people may find a contradiction between these detailed ritual laws and the broader Christian teachings about faith, grace, and inner purity found in the New Testament. The inconsistency lies in reconciling strict adherence to these Old Testament laws with the New Testament message that faith in Jesus, rather than ritual, is what makes one clean or unclean.
Paradox #2
The contradiction in this verse could be the treatment of objects as unclean after contact with specific animals, implying a form of contamination not aligned with modern germ theory. In science, germs and bacteria are the cause of contamination, not merely contact with certain animals or their bodies.
Paradox #3
The contradiction or inconsistency in Leviticus 11:32 could stem from the Bible stating that certain objects become unclean when they come into contact with specific animals. This might conflict with modern views on hygiene and morality, as cleanliness today is often based on scientific understanding rather than religious rules. People may question why these ancient laws are considered moral when they don't align with current practices or beliefs.