Contradiction with Romans 3:20
Leviticus 18:5 emphasizes living by the law for righteousness and life, whereas Romans 3:20 states that no one will be justified by the law.
Romans 3:20: Therefore by the deeds of the law there shall no flesh be justified in his sight: for by the law [is] the knowledge of sin.
Contradiction with Galatians 3:11
Leviticus 18:5 suggests living by the law leads to life, but Galatians 3:11 asserts that no one is justified by the law because "the just shall live by faith."
Galatians 3:11: But that no man is justified by the law in the sight of God, [it is] evident: for, The just shall live by faith.
Contradiction with Galatians 3:21
Leviticus 18:5 implies the law gives life, yet Galatians 3:21 argues that if a law could give life, righteousness would be by the law, suggesting it cannot.
Galatians 3:21: [Is] the law then against the promises of God? God forbid: for if there had been a law given which could have given life, verily righteousness should have been by the law.
Contradiction with Romans 4:14
Leviticus 18:5 suggests life comes from following the law, while Romans 4:14 claims that if inheritance is by the law, faith is void and the promise is of no effect.
Romans 4:14: For if they which are of the law [be] heirs, faith is made void, and the promise made of none effect:
Contradiction with Hebrews 7:19
Leviticus 18:5 implies righteousness through the law, but Hebrews 7:19 declares the law made nothing perfect, contrasting its effectiveness.
Hebrews 7:19: For the law made nothing perfect, but the bringing in of a better hope [did]; by the which we draw nigh unto God. [the bringing...: or, it was the bringing in]
Paradox #1
Leviticus 18:5 emphasizes following God's laws to live, which might seem to conflict with New Testament teachings where salvation and life are often associated with faith in Jesus rather than just following the law. This could create a contradiction between salvation through law in the Old Testament and salvation through grace and faith in the New Testament.
Paradox #2
The possible contradiction with Leviticus 18:5 could be the tension between the idea of obtaining life through adherence to the law (as suggested in this verse) and the New Testament teaching that emphasizes faith in Jesus for eternal life, rather than adherence to the law. This could create a conflict in understanding the role of the law in achieving righteousness and eternal life.
Paradox #3
Leviticus 18:5 says that following God's laws leads to life. A contradiction might arise when compared to later teachings in the New Testament, especially in Paul's letters, where it is suggested that following the law is not enough for salvation and that faith in Christ is essential. This could seem inconsistent within the overall message about how to achieve a righteous or fulfilled life according to the Bible.
Paradox #4
The verse suggests that following certain rules leads to life or well-being. A contradiction might arise because science shows that health and well-being result from a complex interplay of factors like genetics, environment, and lifestyle, not just adherence to specific rules. Therefore, the idea that following a set list of rules will directly lead to health could conflict with scientific understandings of what contributes to well-being.
Paradox #5
The contradiction or conflict could arise because following the laws to achieve life might be seen as focusing solely on rule-following for benefit rather than on compassion or inner morality. This can conflict with other teachings that emphasize love, mercy, and justice over strict adherence to rules.