Contradictions and Paradoxes in Leviticus 13:26

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Leviticus 13:26 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Leviticus 13:26. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, if a priest checks a sore and sees it doesn't have white hair and is not deeper than the nearby skin, but looks a little dark, the priest will tell the person to stay away from others for seven days. This was to make sure the sore wasn't something bad and to keep everyone safe.

Leviticus 13:26: But if the priest look on it, and, behold, [there be] no white hair in the bright spot, and it [be] no lower than the [other] skin, but [be] somewhat dark; then the priest shall shut him up seven days:

Contradiction with Matthew 8:3

This verse shows Jesus healing a leper with a touch, overriding the detailed procedures for leprosy in Leviticus 13:26.

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 Mark 1:41

Jesus heals a leper out of compassion, contradicting the prolonged isolation procedures described in Leviticus 13.

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 Luke 17:14

This verse depicts Jesus sending lepers to show themselves to the priests for confirmation of healing, simplifying the process laid out in Leviticus 13:26.

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 John 4:50

John emphasizes belief and immediate healing, differing from the ritualistic and prolonged observation prescribed in Leviticus 13.

John 4:50: Jesus saith unto him, Go thy way; thy son liveth. And the man believed the word that Jesus had spoken unto him, and he went his way.

Contradiction with Hebrews 8:6-7

The new covenant is considered superior, suggesting that old laws, including Leviticus 13:26, may be outdated in light of Christ's actions.

Hebrews 8:6-7: But now hath he obtained a more excellent ministry, by how much also he is the mediator of a better covenant, which was established upon better promises. [covenant: or, testament]
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