Contradictions and Paradoxes in Leviticus 13:43

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Leviticus 13:43 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Leviticus 13:43. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Leviticus, this part is about a priest checking to see if someone is sick with a skin disease. If the sore on the person's head looks a certain way, it might mean they have leprosy and need special care.

Leviticus 13:43: Then the priest shall look upon it: and, behold, [if] the rising of the sore [be] white reddish in his bald head, or in his bald forehead, as the leprosy appeareth in the skin of the flesh;

Contradiction with John 13:34

This verse emphasizes love and care for one another, which contradicts the isolation and labeling found in Leviticus 13:43.

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 Matthew 5:44

This instruction to love enemies contrasts with the treatment of those with skin diseases as unclean.

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 Galatians 3:28

Emphasizes equality among people, differing from the exclusionary practices suggested in Leviticus 13:43.

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.

Contradiction with Luke 6:36

Calls for mercy, which contrasts with the strict purity laws in Leviticus.

Luke 6:36: Be ye therefore merciful, as your Father also is merciful.

Contradiction with Romans 14:10

Encourages not to judge others, differing from the judgment implied in identifying the unclean.

Romans 14:10: But why dost thou judge thy brother? or why dost thou set at nought thy brother? for we shall all stand before the judgment seat of Christ.
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