Contradictions and Paradoxes in Leviticus 18:1

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Leviticus 18:1 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Leviticus 18:1. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Leviticus, God was talking to Moses and giving him important instructions. God wanted Moses to tell all the people what He was saying.

Leviticus 18:1: And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying,

Contradiction with Matthew 5:17

Leviticus 18:1 begins the chapter with laws for the Israelites, while Matthew 5:17 indicates Jesus' emphasis on fulfilling the law, suggesting a transition or transformation rather than strict adherence.

Matthew 5:17: Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil.

Contradiction with Acts 10:15

Leviticus 18:1 and the subsequent laws were specific for the Israelites, whereas Acts 10:15 reflects a divine message to Peter, indicating that traditional distinctions are no longer necessary.

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

Contradiction with Romans 10:4

Leviticus 18:1 introduces specific Old Testament laws, whereas Romans 10:4 presents Christ as the culmination of the law, suggesting a shift from the old laws to faith in Christ.

Romans 10:4: For Christ [is] the end of the law for righteousness to every one that believeth.

Contradiction with Galatians 3:13

Leviticus 18:1 provides laws for following, while Galatians 3:13 speaks of Christ redeeming people from the curse of the law, indicating freedom from these legal obligations.

Galatians 3:13: Christ hath redeemed us from the curse of the law, being made a curse for us: for it is written, Cursed [is] every one that hangeth on a tree:

Contradiction with Colossians 2:14

Leviticus 18:1 sets forth laws to be obeyed, but Colossians 2:14 mentions "blotting out the handwriting of ordinances," implying a nullification of such requirements through Christ.

Colossians 2:14: Blotting out the handwriting of ordinances that was against us, which was contrary to us, and took it out of the way, nailing it to his cross;
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