Contradiction with Romans 14:14
This verse suggests that nothing is unclean in itself, contradicting the dietary laws of Leviticus 11:44.
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, in contrast to the dietary restrictions in Leviticus 11:44.
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 10:15
The voice tells Peter what God has cleansed should not be called unclean, opposing the call for separation from unclean in Leviticus 11:44.
Acts 10:15: And the voice [spake] unto him again the second time, What God hath cleansed, [that] call not thou common.
Contradiction with Colossians 2:16
Advises against being judged on food or drink, which contrasts with dietary laws in Leviticus 11:44.
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 4:4-5
States that every creature of God is good and nothing is to be refused, conflicting with the dietary laws of Leviticus 11:44.
1 Timothy 4:4-5: For every creature of God [is] good, and nothing to be refused, if it be received with thanksgiving:
Paradox #1
The call for holiness and adherence to specific dietary laws in Leviticus 11:44 might seem at odds with the New Testament teachings, particularly in Acts 10, where Peter is shown a vision that declares all foods clean. This can create a perceived inconsistency between the Old Testament emphasis on dietary restrictions and the New Testament message of spiritual rather than ritual purity.
Paradox #2
One potential contradiction could be with the New Testament, where dietary laws, which are part of the holiness directives in Leviticus, are seen as no longer binding for Christians. This can be observed in passages like Acts 10:15, where Peter is told that no food is unclean, suggesting a shift away from Old Testament dietary restrictions. This could create inconsistencies with the idea of maintaining certain Old Testament laws.
Paradox #3
Leviticus 11:44 talks about being holy and making a distinction between clean and unclean, which is part of the Old Testament laws. A possible contradiction or conflict could arise from the New Testament teachings, specifically in Acts 10, where Peter receives a vision that declares all foods clean. This shift from Old Testament dietary laws to New Testament teachings may seem inconsistent to some readers.
Paradox #4
The scientific inconsistency with that verse relates to the concept of holiness and spiritual cleanliness being linked to physical cleanliness or dietary laws. Science doesn't support the idea that eating certain animals affects one's spiritual state, as it focuses on physical health rather than spiritual or moral purity.
Paradox #5
Leviticus 11:44 emphasizes being holy because God is holy, which can contradict human imperfection and the inability to achieve perfect holiness. This can create conflict for people who strive to follow religious teachings but find it impossible to meet the standard of holiness outlined in the text.