Contradiction with Genesis 1:29
This verse grants humans the consumption of every seed-bearing plant, in contrast to the restriction found in Leviticus 19:24 about consuming fruit in the fourth year.
Genesis 1:29: And God said, Behold, I have given you every herb bearing seed, which [is] upon the face of all the earth, and every tree, in the which [is] the fruit of a tree yielding seed; to you it shall be for meat. [bearing...: Heb. seeding seed] [yielding...: Heb. seeding seed]
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 20:19
It instructs not to destroy fruit trees even during a siege, highlighting their importance as food, which contrasts with waiting to eat the fruit mentioned in Leviticus 19:24.
Deuteronomy 20:19: When thou shalt besiege a city a long time, in making war against it to take it, thou shalt not destroy the trees thereof by forcing an axe against them: for thou mayest eat of them, and thou shalt not cut them down (for the tree of the field [is] man's [life]) to employ [them] in the siege: [for the...: or, for, O man, the tree of the field is to be employed in the siege] [to employ...: Heb. to go from before thee]
Contradiction with Mark 7:18-19
Jesus’ teaching implies that dietary laws, including those about what food can be consumed, are not as stringent, which contrasts with the individual commandment of not consuming specific fruits.
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 14:2-3
This passage emphasizes that individuals have differing beliefs about what is permissible to eat, advocating for personal conviction over strict adherence to dietary laws, like those in Leviticus 19:24.
Romans 14:2-3: For one believeth that he may eat all things: another, who is weak, eateth herbs.
Contradiction with Acts 10:13-15
The vision of Peter challenges traditional dietary restrictions and emphasizes that God has made all foods clean, which conflicts with the specific prohibition in Leviticus 19:24.
Acts 10:13-15: And there came a voice to him, Rise, Peter; kill, and eat.
Paradox #1
The verse mentions a specific practice regarding fruit from newly planted trees, which may conflict with modern perspectives on food consumption and agricultural practices that prioritize sustainability and food availability over ritual observance. This could be seen as inconsistent with current values of maximizing resources and minimizing waste.