Contradictions and Paradoxes in Leviticus 18:27

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Leviticus 18:27 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Leviticus 18:27. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, God is telling the people not to do bad things like those who lived in the land before them because doing bad things can spoil the land. Just like how keeping a room clean is important, it’s important to live the right way to keep the land special and good.

Leviticus 18:27: (For all these abominations have the men of the land done, which [were] before you, and the land is defiled;)

Contradiction with Matthew 7:1

This verse advocates against judgment, while Leviticus 18:27 discusses judgment on nations for committing abominations.

Matthew 7:1: Judge not, that ye be not judged.

Contradiction with Romans 14:13

Encourages believers not to judge one another, which contrasts with the judgment theme in Leviticus 18:27.

Romans 14:13: Let us not therefore judge one another any more: but judge this rather, that no man put a stumblingblock or an occasion to fall in [his] brother's way.

Contradiction with John 8:7

Emphasizes not condemning others when one is not without sin, conflicting with the condemnation implied in Leviticus 18:27.

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 James 4:12

States there is one lawgiver who can save and destroy, reinforcing a theme of divine mercy rather than the specific condemnation in Leviticus 18:27.

James 4:12: There is one lawgiver, who is able to save and to destroy: who art thou that judgest another?

Contradiction with Romans 3:23

Acknowledges all have sinned, suggesting collective fallibility, unlike the specific targeting of nations in Leviticus 18:27.

Romans 3:23: For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;

Paradox #1

The contradiction or conflict might arise from interpreting rules for specific ancient contexts as timeless or universal. Cultures change, and what's considered acceptable or moral can differ vastly. Applying ancient rules to modern society can create inconsistencies with contemporary values or human rights principles.

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