Contradictions and Paradoxes in Leviticus 17:8

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Leviticus 17:8 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Leviticus 17:8. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, God wants everyone in Israel, including visitors, to know that when they give a special gift to God, like burning an animal as an offering, they need to do it in the right way. This shows that following God’s rules is important for everyone who lives with the Israelites.

Leviticus 17:8: And thou shalt say unto them, Whatsoever man [there be] of the house of Israel, or of the strangers which sojourn among you, that offereth a burnt offering or sacrifice,

Contradiction with Matthew 15:11

Matthew 15:11 contradicts Leviticus 17:8 by emphasizing that it is not what goes into the mouth that defiles a person, but what comes out of it, shifting focus from dietary laws to moral conduct.

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 Acts 10:15

Acts 10:15 contradicts Leviticus 17:8 as it declares that God has made all foods clean, countering the prohibition against certain offerings.

Acts 10:15: And the voice [spake] unto him again the second time, What God hath cleansed, [that] call not thou common.

Contradiction with Colossians 2:16-17

Colossians 2:16-17 contradicts Leviticus 17:8 by teaching that dietary laws and religious festivals are a shadow of what is to come, diminishing their importance under the new covenant.

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 Hebrews 7:18-19

Hebrews 7:18-19 contradicts Leviticus 17:8 by stating that a former commandment is set aside because it is weak and unprofitable, suggesting the old law is no longer needed.

Hebrews 7:18-19: For there is verily a disannulling of the commandment going before for the weakness and unprofitableness thereof.

Contradiction with Galatians 5:1

Galatians 5:1 contradicts Leviticus 17:8 by advocating for freedom in Christ and not being burdened again by a yoke of slavery, which includes strict adherence to old laws.

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.

Paradox #1

The contradiction could arise from the commandment against sacrificing outside a designated place, conflicting with the idea of personal freedom to worship or make offerings to God in various ways. This can be seen as a limitation on individual religious expression.

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