Contradiction with Genesis 9:1
God commands Noah and his sons to "be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth," which contrasts with the idea of dying childless as a curse in Leviticus 20:20.
Genesis 9:1: And God blessed Noah and his sons, and said unto them, Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth.
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 12:14
States that God will bring every deed into judgment, including every hidden thing, suggesting a future judgment rather than immediate consequences like being childless.
Ecclesiastes 12:14: For God shall bring every work into judgment, with every secret thing, whether [it be] good, or whether [it be] evil.
Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:20
Declares "The son shall not bear the iniquity of the father," which contradicts the concept of carrying sin to the extent of dying childless for one's own actions.
Ezekiel 18:20: The soul that sinneth, it shall die. The son shall not bear the iniquity of the father, neither shall the father bear the iniquity of the son: the righteousness of the righteous shall be upon him, and the wickedness of the wicked shall be upon him.
Contradiction with Matthew 7:7
Encourages asking, seeking, and knocking, reflecting an opportunity for forgiveness and grace, which contrasts with the immediate punishment described in Leviticus 20:20.
Matthew 7:7: Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you:
Contradiction with John 8:7
Jesus states, "He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone," showing a focus on forgiveness rather than strict adherence to immediate punishment.
John 8:7: So when they continued asking him, he lifted up himself, and said unto them, He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone at her.
Contradiction with Romans 6:23
States, "For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life," offering divine grace contrary to the specified punishment of dying childless.
Romans 6:23: For the wages of sin [is] death; but the gift of God [is] eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Contradiction with 1 John 1:9
Offers the promise of forgiveness and cleansing from all unrighteousness, contrasting with the non-negotiable consequence described in Leviticus 20:20.
1 John 1:9: If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us [our] sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
Paradox #1
The contradiction in Leviticus 20:20 could be viewed in the context of applying ancient laws to modern times. The verse issues a strict punishment for a specific wrongdoing, which might conflict with contemporary values of compassion, forgiveness, and rehabilitation rather than severe punishment. This can create tension between upholding traditional religious laws and adapting to current ethical standards that emphasize different forms of justice.