Contradictions and Paradoxes in Leviticus 18:12

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Leviticus 18:12 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Leviticus 18:12. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Leviticus, this verse means that God wants us to respect our family members, like our aunts, and not see them in ways that aren't proper. It's a way to show love and care for our family by treating them appropriately.

Leviticus 18:12: Thou shalt not uncover the nakedness of thy father's sister: she [is] thy father's near kinswoman.

Contradiction with Genesis 20:12

Abraham claims Sarah is his sister and wife, a familial relationship similar to what is prohibited in Leviticus 18:12.

Genesis 20:12: And yet indeed [she is] my sister; she [is] the daughter of my father, but not the daughter of my mother; and she became my wife.

Contradiction with Genesis 29:18-30

Jacob marries two sisters, Leah and Rachel, which is not in accordance with the prohibitions in Leviticus 18.

Genesis 29:18-30: And Jacob loved Rachel; and said, I will serve thee seven years for Rachel thy younger daughter.

Contradiction with 2 Samuel 13:13

Tamar speaks of shame in the act with her brother Amnon, which aligns with the prohibitions but contrasts with past narratives involving close kin.

2 Samuel 13:13: And I, whither shall I cause my shame to go? and as for thee, thou shalt be as one of the fools in Israel. Now therefore, I pray thee, speak unto the king; for he will not withhold me from thee.
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