Contradiction with Genesis 1:28
God's command to be fruitful and multiply suggests sexual relations should be viewed positively, contrasting with the impurity aspect in Leviticus 15:18.
Genesis 1:28: And God blessed them, and God said unto them, Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth, and subdue it: and have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over every living thing that moveth upon the earth. [moveth: Heb. creepeth]
Contradiction with Hebrews 13:4
This verse states that marriage is honorable and the marriage bed is undefiled, contrasting with the impurity and cleansing required in Leviticus 15:18.
Hebrews 13:4: Marriage [is] honourable in all, and the bed undefiled: but whoremongers and adulterers God will judge.
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 7:5
Spouses should not deprive one another, implying regular sexual relations, which contrasts with the impurity implication of Leviticus 15:18.
1 Corinthians 7:5: Defraud ye not one the other, except [it be] with consent for a time, that ye may give yourselves to fasting and prayer; and come together again, that Satan tempt you not for your incontinency.
Contradiction with Song of Solomon 7:6-12
Celebrates sexual love within marriage as beautiful and pure, contradicting the notion of impurity in Leviticus 15:18.
Song of Solomon 7:6-12: How fair and how pleasant art thou, O love, for delights!
Contradiction with 1 Timothy 4:3-4
Suggests that forbidding marriage and asserting certain foods are unclean contradicts divine creation, paralleling a misalignment with Leviticus 15:18’s impurity rules.
1 Timothy 4:3-4: Forbidding to marry, [and commanding] to abstain from meats, which God hath created to be received with thanksgiving of them which believe and know the truth.
Contradiction with Ephesians 5:31-32
Marriage reflects the relationship between Christ and the church, highlighting its sanctity and contradicting the impurity view of marital relations in Leviticus 15:18.
Ephesians 5:31-32: For this cause shall a man leave his father and mother, and shall be joined unto his wife, and they two shall be one flesh.
Contradiction with Proverbs 5:18-19
Encourages rejoicing in marital love and intimacy, celebrating it directly contradicts the need for cleansing seen in Leviticus 15:18.
Proverbs 5:18-19: Let thy fountain be blessed: and rejoice with the wife of thy youth.
Paradox #1
The potential contradiction with this verse could relate to the idea of ritual impurity versus the inherent goodness of creation. The verse discusses becoming unclean due to a natural bodily occurrence. Some may find it inconsistent with the belief that everything created by God is inherently good. This can raise questions about why natural bodily functions would be considered impure if they are part of God's creation.
Paradox #2
The contradiction or inconsistency related to Leviticus 15:18 could be how its rules about ritual cleanliness contrast with later Christian teachings, especially those of the New Testament, which emphasize inner spirituality over ritual laws. Early Christians began to move away from strict adherence to Old Testament purity laws, creating a shift in how these laws were interpreted and practiced.
Paradox #3
The potential contradiction is related to how bodily fluids are understood in terms of cleanliness and health. Modern science recognizes that natural bodily functions and fluids are not inherently unclean or harmful and that hygiene practices can prevent any potential health issues. Ancient texts often reflect the cultural and practical understanding of health from their time, which might not align with today's scientific knowledge.