Contradiction with Isaiah 2:4
Leviticus 14:37 involves ritual and physical purity laws, whereas Isaiah 2:4 speaks of peace and ceasing conflict, contrasting legal requirements with spiritual transformations.
Isaiah 2:4: And he shall judge among the nations, and shall rebuke many people: and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruninghooks: nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more. [pruninghooks: or, scythes]
Contradiction with Matthew 5:17-18
Leviticus 14:37 is part of the Mosaic Law, while Matthew 5:17-18 presents Jesus' message that he came to fulfill the law rather than enforce or contradict it.
Matthew 5:17-18: Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil.
Contradiction with Hebrews 8:13
Leviticus 14:37 is part of the old covenant, which Hebrews 8:13 declares obsolete, highlighting a transition to a new covenant.
Hebrews 8:13: In that he saith, A new [covenant], he hath made the first old. Now that which decayeth and waxeth old [is] ready to vanish away.
Contradiction with Romans 3:28
Leviticus 14:37 reflects the importance of law and ritual, but Romans 3:28 emphasizes justification by faith apart from deeds of the law.
Romans 3:28: Therefore we conclude that a man is justified by faith without the deeds of the law.
Contradiction with Galatians 5:4
Leviticus 14:37 is part of the law that Galatians 5:4 warns against relying on for justification, emphasizing a shift from law-based righteousness to grace.
Galatians 5:4: Christ is become of no effect unto you, whosoever of you are justified by the law; ye are fallen from grace.
Contradiction with Colossians 2:16-17
Leviticus 14:37 concerns religious practices, whereas Colossians 2:16-17 advises against being judged based on ritual laws, describing them as shadows of things to come.
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]
Paradox #1
The scientific inconsistency in this context could relate to the understanding and diagnosis of mold or mildew in ancient times. Leviticus 14:37 discusses inspecting a house for disease, which can be interpreted as mold or similar issues. Today, we know mold is caused by environmental factors, such as moisture and poor ventilation, rather than any supernatural or spiritual cause, and it requires specific cleaning and environmental controls rather than ritualistic practices.