Contradiction with Acts 10:13-15
This passage where Peter is told to kill and eat animals there's a message that what God has made clean should not be called impure, suggesting a shift away from strict dietary and purity laws like those in Leviticus 19:19.
Acts 10:13-15: And there came a voice to him, Rise, Peter; kill, and eat.
Contradiction with Galatians 3:28
It speaks to the breaking down of divisions (Jew nor Greek, bond nor free) implying a move away from laws that create separations, in contrast to the separation laws in Leviticus 19:19.
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 Mark 7:18-19
Jesus declares all foods clean, which can be seen as contradicting the dietary restrictions suggested by laws like Leviticus 19:19.
Mark 7:18-19: Because it entereth not into his heart, but into the belly, and goeth out into the draught, purging all meats?
Contradiction with Romans 7:6
States that believers are released from the law to serve in the new way of the Spirit, suggesting a shift from strict adherence to Old Testament laws like Leviticus 19:19.
Romans 7:6: But now we are delivered from the law, that being dead wherein we were held; that we should serve in newness of spirit, and not [in] the oldness of the letter. [that being...: or, being dead to that]
Contradiction with Colossians 2:16-17
Advises not to let anyone judge you by what you eat or drink or with regard to religious festivals, implying that the specifics of laws like those in Leviticus 19:19 are no longer binding.
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]
Paradox #1
Leviticus 19:19 talks about mixing things that are usually kept separate, like breeding different animals or mixing fabrics. Some see a contradiction here because later parts of the Bible emphasize unity and harmony, like people coming together despite differences. This can seem inconsistent because the rules in Leviticus suggest keeping things apart.
Paradox #2
Leviticus 19:19 might seem to contradict the idea of freedom or personal choice in some other parts of the Bible. It sets specific rules against mixing different kinds of things, like fabrics or animals. However, other verses emphasize inner values over strict rules, which may appear inconsistent to some readers.
Paradox #3
Leviticus 19:19 has been seen by some as contradictory or inconsistent when considered alongside modern agricultural and clothing practices. In historical context, the verse set rules that differentiated the Israelites from surrounding cultures. However, today, mixing seeds, breeding animals, and blending fabrics are common and not seen as morally or culturally significant, leading to questions about the relevance and applicability of these ancient rules.
Paradox #4
Leviticus 19:19 instructs against breeding different kinds of animals, planting mixed seeds, and mixing fabrics. The contradiction or inconsistency lies in agriculture and genetics. Modern farming and genetic science often engage in hybridization and genetic modification to improve crop yields and pest resistance. These practices create mixed products for the benefits of productivity and sustainability, conflicting with the literal interpretation of the verse's prohibitions.
Paradox #5
Leviticus 19:19 has been viewed by some as having a contradiction or inconsistency because it gives rules that seem to have no clear ethical or moral basis, especially when compared to more straightforward moral teachings elsewhere in religious texts that focus on love, justice, and compassion. This can lead to confusion about why these particular rules are important and how they fit into broader moral principles.