Contradictions and Paradoxes in Leviticus 13:30

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Leviticus 13:30 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Leviticus 13:30. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, if a priest sees someone with a sore on their skin that looks deep and has yellow hair, the priest will say that the person is unclean because it might be a kind of sickness called leprosy. This means the person has to stay away from others until they are better.

Leviticus 13:30: Then the priest shall see the plague: and, behold, if it [be] in sight deeper than the skin; [and there be] in it a yellow thin hair; then the priest shall pronounce him unclean: it [is] a dry scall, [even] a leprosy upon the head or beard.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Leviticus 13:30 involves separation due to disease, whereas this verse teaches loving and doing good to those with problems, implying inclusion rather than exclusion.

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 Luke 6:37

Leviticus 13:30 involves judgment to separate the unclean, whereas this verse discourages judging others.

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 John 13:34

Leviticus 13:30 deals with isolating the afflicted, whereas this verse commands loving one another, suggesting unity.

John 13:34: A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another.

Contradiction with Galatians 6:2

Leviticus 13:30 prescribes isolation for the diseased, while this verse encourages bearing one another's burdens.

Galatians 6:2: Bear ye one another's burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ.

Contradiction with James 2:8

Leviticus 13:30 involves casting out the diseased, whereas this verse emphasizes the royal law of loving one's neighbor.

James 2:8: If ye fulfil the royal law according to the scripture, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself, ye do well:

Paradox #1

The contradiction or conflict could arise from the verse discussing issues related to disease or impurity and how these were dealt with in ancient times. Today's understanding of diseases and ethical treatment might conflict with ancient practices, which included isolation or specific rituals. Modern values emphasize compassion and scientific understanding, which could seem inconsistent with the strict and ritualistic approach described.

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