Contradictions and Paradoxes in Leviticus 11:34

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Leviticus 11:34 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Leviticus 11:34. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, God is telling people that if clean food or drinks touch unclean water, they become dirty and should not be eaten or drunk. It's like when you drop food on the ground, and it gets dirty, so you shouldn't eat it anymore.

Leviticus 11:34: Of all meat which may be eaten, [that] on which [such] water cometh shall be unclean: and all drink that may be drunk in every [such] vessel shall be unclean.

Contradiction with Acts 10:15

This verse declares that what God has cleansed should not be considered unclean, opposing the restriction in Leviticus 11:34.

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 from outside can defile a person, contradicting the dietary laws in Leviticus 11:34.

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 that nothing is unclean in itself, contrasting with the idea of contamination in Leviticus 11:34.

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

This verse claims every creature of God is good and not to be refused, opposing Leviticus 11:34's dietary rules.

1 Timothy 4:4: For every creature of God [is] good, and nothing to be refused, if it be received with thanksgiving:

Contradiction with Colossians 2:16

This verse suggests not letting anyone judge you by what you eat or drink, contradicting the dietary restrictions in Leviticus 11:34.

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]

Paradox #1

Leviticus 11:34 deals with dietary laws and cleanliness. A potential theological inconsistency could arise when contrasting the Old Testament food laws with the New Testament teachings where dietary restrictions are relaxed, such as in Acts 10:15 when Peter is told in a vision, "What God has made clean, do not call common." This change suggests a shift in the application of food laws, reflecting a broader inclusion of Gentiles into the faith, which may seem contradictory to the strict dietary codes earlier prescribed.

Paradox #2

The possible contradiction or inconsistency with this verse could relate to the strict dietary laws and impurity rules it sets, which may conflict with the idea of personal freedom or the New Testament teachings that suggest all foods are clean. This could lead to confusion about whether believers should follow these old laws or newer teachings.

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