Contradictions and Paradoxes in Leviticus 13:11

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Leviticus 13:11 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Leviticus 13:11. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, Leviticus, if someone has a bad skin disease that doesn't get better, the priest will say they are not clean, and they won't have to stay away because it is already known they are not clean.

Leviticus 13:11: It [is] an old leprosy in the skin of his flesh, and the priest shall pronounce him unclean, and shall not shut him up: for he [is] unclean.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Jesus instructs to love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, contrasting with the old testament's focus on strict laws and punishments.

Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

Contradiction with John 8:7

Jesus' message of mercy, "He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone," contradicts the severe judgments of Leviticus.

John 8:7: So when they continued asking him, he lifted up himself, and said unto them, He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone at her.

Contradiction with Luke 6:37

"Judge not, and ye shall not be judged" advocates for forgiveness, in contrast to the legalistic nature of Leviticus 13.

Luke 6:37: Judge not, and ye shall not be judged: condemn not, and ye shall not be condemned: forgive, and ye shall be forgiven:

Contradiction with Romans 13:10

"Love worketh no ill to his neighbour" highlights love over law, unlike the strict legal codes in Leviticus.

Romans 13:10: Love worketh no ill to his neighbour: therefore love [is] the fulfilling of the law.

Contradiction with James 2:13

"For he shall have judgment without mercy, that hath shewed no mercy;" shows a preference for mercy, unlike the detailed laws of punishment.

James 2:13: For he shall have judgment without mercy, that hath shewed no mercy; and mercy rejoiceth against judgment. [rejoiceth: or, glorieth]

Contradiction with Matthew 12:7

Jesus emphasizes understanding over sacrifice, contrasting with the ritual purity laws in Leviticus 13.

Matthew 12:7: But if ye had known what [this] meaneth, I will have mercy, and not sacrifice, ye would not have condemned the guiltless.
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