Contradiction with John 15:3
John 15:3 speaks of being clean through the word Jesus has spoken, implying spiritual cleanliness through faith, contrasting with Leviticus 15:26's focus on physical cleanliness and impurity laws.
John 15:3: Now ye are clean through the word which I have spoken unto you.
Contradiction with Colossians 2:16-17
These verses suggest that no one should be judged by earthly observances like days or rituals, countering the strict ritualistic focus of Leviticus 15:26.
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]
Contradiction with Matthew 15:11
Jesus states it's not what enters the mouth that defiles a person but what comes out, opposing the physical impurity focus in Leviticus 15:26.
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 Hebrews 8:13
It mentions the old covenant becoming obsolete, which includes the laws in Leviticus, suggesting those rituals are no longer applicable.
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 Galatians 5:1
Asserts freedom in Christ from the yoke of the law, including ceremonial law like in Leviticus 15:26.
Galatians 5:1: Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage.
Contradiction with Romans 14:14
Paul declares nothing is unclean in itself, contrasting with the impurity described in Leviticus 15:26.
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 Mark 7:18-19
Jesus declares all foods clean, which contradicts the physical cleanliness requirements seen in Leviticus 15:26.
Mark 7:18-19: Because it entereth not into his heart, but into the belly, and goeth out into the draught, purging all meats?
Contradiction with Acts 10:15
God tells Peter not to call anything impure that God has made clean, countering the strict impurity laws of Leviticus 15:26.
Acts 10:15: And the voice [spake] unto him again the second time, What God hath cleansed, [that] call not thou common.
Contradiction with Ephesians 2:15
States that Christ abolished the law of commandments with its regulations, which would include the purity laws like Leviticus 15:26.
Ephesians 2:15: Having abolished in his flesh the enmity, [even] the law of commandments [contained] in ordinances; for to make in himself of twain one new man, [so] making peace;
Paradox #1
Leviticus 15:26 could be seen as inconsistent with the New Testament teachings about purification and the role of religious rituals. In the New Testament, particularly in the teachings of Jesus and the letters of Paul, there's an emphasis on inner faith and spiritual purity over external religious rituals and laws. This could create tension between the ritual purity laws in Leviticus and the idea that faith, rather than ritual, is key to a relationship with God.
Paradox #2
The contradiction or inconsistency might arise from differing interpretations of ancient cleanliness laws versus modern health and hygiene standards. Ancient practices may not align with contemporary views on menstruation and women's health.
Paradox #3
Leviticus 15:26 deals with cleanliness laws regarding bodily discharges. A contradiction could be the misunderstanding of how diseases are transmitted. The text may suggest a direct link between cleanliness and sin or ritual impurity rather than the actual biological mechanisms of disease transmission. Modern science understands infection and transmission through pathogens, which differ from ancient ceremonial concepts.
Paradox #4
Leviticus 15:26 could be seen as morally contradictory or inconsistent when considering modern perspectives on gender equality and human rights. The verse focuses on ritual cleanliness related to natural bodily functions, which might conflict with contemporary views that see these functions as normal and not tied to moral or religious purity. This can be viewed as imposing unnecessary stigma or restrictions based on natural biological processes, creating a tension between ancient religious laws and current ethical standards that promote equality and dignity for all individuals, regardless of gender or natural body functions.