Contradiction with John 8:7
This verse emphasizes forgiveness and not casting judgment, which contrasts with the strict consequences outlined in Leviticus 15:24.
John 8:7: So when they continued asking him, he lifted up himself, and said unto them, He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone at her.
Contradiction with Matthew 15:11
This verse suggests that it is not the physical that defiles a person, but their words and actions, contrasting Leviticus 15:24's focus on physical impurity.
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 6:14
This verse implies we are not under law but under grace, contrasting the legalistic stance of Leviticus 15:24.
Romans 6:14: For sin shall not have dominion over you: for ye are not under the law, but under grace.
Contradiction with Mark 2:27
This verse emphasizes that laws are made for humanity's benefit, not to impose unnecessary burden, contrasting the rigid requirements of Leviticus 15:24.
Mark 2:27: And he said unto them, The sabbath was made for man, and not man for the sabbath:
Paradox #1
Some might see a conflict between Leviticus 15:24 and other biblical teachings about moral purity and sexual conduct. The verse allows contact and intimacy during a woman's menstrual period under certain conditions. This could be seen as inconsistent with other biblical texts that emphasize ritual cleanliness and avoiding impurity, which might suggest avoiding such contact altogether.
Paradox #2
Leviticus 15:24 could be seen as conflicting with later New Testament teachings about purity and relationships. In the Old Testament, touching someone who is ritually unclean, such as a woman during her period, makes the other person unclean too. However, in the New Testament, Jesus emphasizes inner purity and intention over ritual purity, suggesting a shift away from strict ritual laws. This can appear inconsistent for some readers between the two parts of the Bible.
Paradox #3
Leviticus 15:24 can be seen as inconsistent with modern views on women's health and menstruation, where menstruation is seen as a normal, healthy process rather than something that causes ceremonial impurity or requires specific rules for interaction. This reflects a historical cultural context that differs from contemporary understanding and practice.
Paradox #4
The verse implies certain ideas about cleanliness and disease that conflict with modern scientific understanding. Today, we know that menstruation is a natural biological process, not an impurity or cause for concern in terms of health or hygiene when properly managed. This reflects a misunderstanding of biology.
Paradox #5
The contradiction or inconsistency with this verse could be how it treats natural bodily functions as impure or unclean, which might be seen as unfair or stigmatizing to normal biological processes, particularly for women. This can conflict with the view that all of creation, including the human body and its functions, is inherently good and not shameful.