Contradiction with Mark 5:34
Leviticus 13:34 deals with detailed instructions on cleanliness and examination of diseases, whereas Mark 5:34 emphasizes faith and immediate healing, presenting a different approach to dealing with health issues.
Mark 5:34: And he said unto her, Daughter, thy faith hath made thee whole; go in peace, and be whole of thy plague.
Contradiction with Matthew 15:11
Leviticus 13:34 refers to physical examination for cleanliness; Matthew 15:11 suggests that moral and spiritual defilement is not about what is external or physical but what comes from within.
Matthew 15:11: Not that which goeth into the mouth defileth a man; but that which cometh out of the mouth, this defileth a man.
Contradiction with Acts 10:15
Leviticus 13:34 implies certain conditions can make one unclean, while Acts 10:15 declares that what God has cleansed should not be considered unclean, shifting focus from ritual to divine proclamation.
Acts 10:15: And the voice [spake] unto him again the second time, What God hath cleansed, [that] call not thou common.
Contradiction with Galatians 5:1
Leviticus 13:34 is about adhering to the law concerning leprosy; Galatians 5:1 speaks of freedom from the law’s yoke, advocating for liberty in Christ over strict adherence to ceremonial law.
Galatians 5:1: Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage.
Contradiction with Romans 14:14
Leviticus 13:34 administers ceremonial cleanliness, whereas Romans 14:14 emphasizes personal conviction in determining cleanliness, minimizing the importance of ceremonial law.
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 Hebrews 10:10
Leviticus 13:34 gives instructions for ongoing ritual purity, while Hebrews 10:10 highlights the once-for-all sanctification through Christ, suggesting a shift from continuous purification practices.
Hebrews 10:10: By the which will we are sanctified through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once [for all].
Paradox #1
The contradiction or inconsistency could be the clash between ancient purity laws and modern views on health and inclusivity. Ancient laws seen in Leviticus might prioritize ritual purity, which can conflict with current values of compassion, understanding, and medical science in addressing skin conditions. This can create tension between following religious tradition and embracing contemporary ethics.