Contradictions and Paradoxes in Leviticus 11:33

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Leviticus 11:33 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Leviticus 11:33. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Leviticus, if a dead animal falls into a clay pot, everything inside the pot becomes dirty, so you have to break the pot. This teaches that God wants people to be careful about what they eat and use.

Leviticus 11:33: And every earthen vessel, whereinto [any] of them falleth, whatsoever [is] in it shall be unclean; and ye shall break it.

Contradiction with Acts 10:15

This verse states that what God has cleansed should not be called common, contradicting the ceremonial laws of cleanliness in Leviticus 11:33.

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

Contradiction with Romans 14:14

This verse explains that nothing is unclean in itself, contrasting with the notion of unclean vessels in Leviticus 11:33.

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 Mark 7:18-19

Jesus declares all foods clean, challenging the dietary and cleanliness laws found in Leviticus 11:33.

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 1 Timothy 4:4

Paul states that every creature of God is good and nothing is to be refused, which contrasts with the cleanliness laws of Leviticus 11:33.

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 11:33 discusses cleanliness and contamination related to clay pots. From a scientific perspective, the idea that a single contact could render a pot permanently unclean and needing to be broken doesn't align with modern understanding of sanitation and sterilization. Today, we know that items can often be cleaned and decontaminated without the need for destruction.

Paradox #2

Leviticus 11:33 talks about cleanliness rules, which could seem inconsistent when compared to other parts of the Bible emphasizing spiritual over physical purity. This might confuse those who see moral or spiritual purity as more important.

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