Contradiction with Matthew 15:11
This verse contradicts Leviticus 15:20 by emphasizing that impurity comes from what comes out of the mouth, not what touches the body.
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 Romans 14:14
This verse opposes Leviticus 15:20 by stating that nothing is unclean in itself, countering the idea of ritual impurity by contact.
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 Acts 10:15
This verse contradicts the concept in Leviticus 15:20 by asserting that God has made all things clean, challenging dietary and cleanliness laws.
Acts 10:15: And the voice [spake] unto him again the second time, What God hath cleansed, [that] call not thou common.
Paradox #1
Leviticus 15:20 might be seen as conflicting with modern views on gender equality and personal rights. Some people may find the ancient regulations about purity and contact with others during menstruation inconsistent with contemporary beliefs about women's health and autonomy.
Paradox #2
The potential contradiction in this context relates to the understanding of hygiene and disease transmission. The verse implies that anything a menstruating woman touches becomes unclean, which does not align with modern scientific understanding that menstruation is a natural biological process and not inherently unclean or a source of infection by mere contact. Today, hygiene practices focus on cleanliness for comfort and health, without associated social or ritual impurity.
Paradox #3
The moral conflict might arise from the verse's treatment of women during their menstrual period, as it reflects cultural practices that can be seen as discriminatory by today's standards. Some may argue it imposes unfair separations and restrictions on women, differing from the modern view of gender equality and health understanding.