Contradiction with Acts 10:15
This verse states that what God has cleansed should not be called common or unclean, opposing the dietary restrictions in Leviticus 11:43.
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 declares all foods clean, contradicting the prohibitions of certain animals as unclean in Leviticus 11:43.
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 asserts that nothing is unclean in itself, contradicting the declaration of unclean animals in Leviticus 11:43.
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
States that every creature of God is good and nothing is to be refused, opposing the forbidden creatures in Leviticus 11:43.
1 Timothy 4:4: For every creature of God [is] good, and nothing to be refused, if it be received with thanksgiving:
Paradox #1
One possible contradiction with this verse is its dietary restriction, which some argue is inconsistent with the New Testament teaching that no food is unclean (as seen in Acts 10:15). This could conflict with the belief that Jesus' teachings fulfill and sometimes override Old Testament laws.
Paradox #2
Leviticus 11:43 is about dietary laws, specifically avoiding eating certain unclean animals. A contradiction could be that these dietary laws no longer apply to many modern Christians, as the New Testament allows eating all foods. This inconsistency shows a change in religious practices and beliefs over time.
Paradox #3
The potential scientific conflict with this verse could be its dietary restrictions, which are based on ancient cultural beliefs rather than nutritional science. Modern science doesn't support the idea that eating certain animals is spiritually unclean, as long as they are prepared safely and hygienically.
Paradox #4
The contradiction might arise from the dietary laws outlined, which can conflict with the idea of all of God's creations being inherently good. Some might see a tension between these laws and the belief in equal value and goodness of creation.