Contradictions and Paradoxes in Leviticus 19:9

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Leviticus 19:9 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Leviticus 19:9. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, God wants people to leave the edges of their fields uncut and not pick up crops that fall, so others who need food can have some too. It’s a way of sharing and being kind to people who are poor.

Leviticus 19:9: And when ye reap the harvest of your land, thou shalt not wholly reap the corners of thy field, neither shalt thou gather the gleanings of thy harvest.

Contradiction with Ruth 2:3

This verse shows Ruth gleaning in the field, which is the practice described in Leviticus 19:9 but distinctly shows favor being given, contradicting the uniformly applicable directive of leaving the gleanings for the poor and the stranger.

Ruth 2:3: And she went, and came, and gleaned in the field after the reapers: and her hap was to light on a part of the field [belonging] unto Boaz, who [was] of the kindred of Elimelech. [hap...: Heb. hap happened]

Paradox #1

The potential contradiction in Leviticus 19:9 could arise if the concept of sharing resources with the poor and needy is viewed as conflicting with a belief in personal ownership and property rights. Some people might see a tension between the call to leave part of one's harvest for others and the idea that individuals should have full control over the use of their property. This could lead to a debate over the balance between charity and personal rights.

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