Contradictions and Paradoxes in Leviticus 13:39

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Leviticus 13:39 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Leviticus 13:39. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Leviticus, God wants the priest to check people’s skin spots to make sure they are safe and not sick. If the spots look a certain way, like freckles, then the person is okay and doesn't have to worry.

Leviticus 13:39: Then the priest shall look: and, behold, [if] the bright spots in the skin of their flesh [be] darkish white; it [is] a freckled spot [that] groweth in the skin; he [is] clean.

Contradiction with Matthew 8:17

This verse speaks to Jesus healing sicknesses, while Leviticus 13:39 discusses managing a skin condition rather than healing it.

Matthew 8:17: That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Esaias the prophet, saying, Himself took our infirmities, and bare [our] sicknesses.

Contradiction with John 9:3

This verse suggests that ailments can be for God's works, contrasting with Leviticus 13:39, which purely describes physical symptoms without deeper implications.

John 9:3: Jesus answered, Neither hath this man sinned, nor his parents: but that the works of God should be made manifest in him.

Contradiction with Acts 10:28

Peter explains that God shows no partiality, whereas Leviticus 13:39 is part of laws that differentiate types of skin conditions with ritual implications.

Acts 10:28: And he said unto them, Ye know how that it is an unlawful thing for a man that is a Jew to keep company, or come unto one of another nation; but God hath shewed me that I should not call any man common or unclean.

Contradiction with Colossians 2:16-17

Paul argues against judging others on law-based rituals, in contrast to Leviticus 13:39 which is about following specific ritual laws.

Colossians 2:16-17: Let no man therefore judge you in meat, or in drink, or in respect of an holyday, or of the new moon, or of the sabbath [days]: [in meat...: or, for eating and drinking] [respect: or, part]

Contradiction with Galatians 3:28

This verse emphasizes unity beyond physical appearances, whereas Leviticus 13:39 categorizes based on skin difference.

Galatians 3:28: There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus.
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