Contradiction with Proverbs 31:10
Proverbs 31:10 praises a virtuous woman, in contrast to Leviticus 19:29, which warns against prostitution.
Proverbs 31:10: Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price [is] far above rubies.
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 6:18
This New Testament verse advises fleeing from fornication, which can be seen as a broader moral principle rather than a direct parental warning.
1 Corinthians 6:18: Flee fornication. Every sin that a man doeth is without the body; but he that committeth fornication sinneth against his own body.
Contradiction with Hosea 4:14
God’s lack of punishment for harlotry in this instance contrasts with the strict admonition in Leviticus.
Hosea 4:14: I will not punish your daughters when they commit whoredom, nor your spouses when they commit adultery: for themselves are separated with whores, and they sacrifice with harlots: therefore the people [that] doth not understand shall fall. [I will not: or, Shall I not] [fall: or, be punished]
Contradiction with Hebrews 13:4
This verse upholds the honor of marriage, which contrasts with Leviticus 19:29's focus on avoiding prostitution at all costs.
Hebrews 13:4: Marriage [is] honourable in all, and the bed undefiled: but whoremongers and adulterers God will judge.
Contradiction with John 8:11
Jesus’ forgiveness of the adulterous woman contrasts with the Old Testament's harsher stance against sexual immorality.
John 8:11: She said, No man, Lord. And Jesus said unto her, Neither do I condemn thee: go, and sin no more.
Contradiction with Ezekiel 16:30-34
This passage describes harlotry metaphorically, contrasting Leviticus 19:29’s literal prohibition.
Ezekiel 16:30-34: How weak is thine heart, saith the Lord GOD, seeing thou doest all these [things], the work of an imperious whorish woman;
Paradox #1
Leviticus 19:29 advises against certain behaviors to prevent moral corruption, but some contradictions or conflicts arise when considering the cultural practices of neighboring societies at that time, where such behaviors might have been commonplace or accepted. This could lead to inconsistency in how these rules were applied or enforced within different contexts or communities.
Paradox #2
Leviticus 19:29 advises against profiting from the exploitation of women, which is morally good. However, some might see a contradiction because other parts of biblical law attribute different roles and rights to men and women, which modern perspectives might view as inconsistent. This highlights potential conflicts between certain cultural practices advocated historically in the Bible and current views on gender equality and individual rights.