Contradictions and Paradoxes in Leviticus 13:18

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Leviticus 13:18 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Leviticus 13:18. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, if someone had a sore on their skin that got better, they needed to show it to the priest. This was to make sure they were healthy and could be around other people again.

Leviticus 13:18: The flesh also, in which, [even] in the skin thereof, was a boil, and is healed,

Contradiction with Matthew 8:3

Leviticus 13:18 discusses the procedures for dealing with skin conditions, implying separation from the community. Matthew 8:3 shows Jesus healing a leper instantly and restoring him to community without isolation.

Matthew 8:3: And Jesus put forth [his] hand, and touched him, saying, I will; be thou clean. And immediately his leprosy was cleansed.

Contradiction with Luke 17:14

Leviticus 13:18 involves a priest to confirm healing of skin diseases. Luke 17:14 has Jesus telling lepers to show themselves to priests, focusing on faith and immediate action rather than ritual process.

Luke 17:14: And when he saw [them], he said unto them, Go shew yourselves unto the priests. And it came to pass, that, as they went, they were cleansed.

Contradiction with Mark 1:41

Leviticus 13:18 infers lengthy ceremonial processes for skin ailments. Mark 1:41 counters this by showing Jesus cleansing a leper with a touch, emphasizing compassion over ritual.

Mark 1:41: And Jesus, moved with compassion, put forth [his] hand, and touched him, and saith unto him, I will; be thou clean.

Contradiction with John 9:6

In Leviticus 13:18, the focus is on diagnosing and isolating skin conditions. John 9:6 describes Jesus using unconventional methods to heal, contradicting lengthy examinations.

John 9:6: When he had thus spoken, he spat on the ground, and made clay of the spittle, and he anointed the eyes of the blind man with the clay, [anointed...: or, spread the clay upon the eyes of the blind man]

Contradiction with Romans 10:4

Leviticus 13:18 reflects Old Testament law application. Romans 10:4 argues Christ is the end of the law for righteousness, implying a new covenant perspective.

Romans 10:4: For Christ [is] the end of the law for righteousness to every one that believeth.
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