Contradiction with Colossians 2:16-17
These verses discourage judgment based on religious practices, suggesting freedom from strict adherence to past ordinances.
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 Acts 10:15
This verse indicates that what God has cleansed should not be considered common or unclean, challenging restrictions based on traditional laws.
Acts 10:15: And the voice [spake] unto him again the second time, What God hath cleansed, [that] call not thou common.
Contradiction with Galatians 3:28
This verse promotes equality and unity among people in Christ, which can be seen as conflicting with Leviticus 18:3's emphasis on separation from other nations' practices.
Galatians 3:28: There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus.
Contradiction with Romans 14:14
It states nothing is unclean in itself, challenging the notion of ritual impurity tied to other nations' customs as in Leviticus 18:3.
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]
Paradox #1
Leviticus 18:3 advises against following the practices and customs of other nations, particularly those of Egypt and Canaan. The contradiction or inconsistency could be that the Israelites, throughout various periods in their history, appeared to adopt practices from neighboring cultures despite such prohibitions. This could include influences in religious practices, governance, or lifestyle, suggesting a potential discrepancy between the directive in the verse and the recorded behaviors of the Israelites in historical accounts.
Paradox #2
Leviticus 18:3 advises against adopting the customs or practices of other nations. The potential contradiction or inconsistency could lie in the idea of cultural assimilation. In societies that value diversity and exchanging cultural practices, strictly following this advice might conflict with principles of acceptance and integration. Additionally, the passage could be seen as inconsistent when considering examples in the Bible where interaction and engagement with various cultures are necessary or beneficial.