Contradictions and Paradoxes in Leviticus 20:22

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Leviticus 20:22 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Leviticus 20:22. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, God is telling the people to follow all His rules and decisions so that the land they are going to live in will not reject them. This means doing what God says will help them stay happy and safe in their new home.

Leviticus 20:22: Ye shall therefore keep all my statutes, and all my judgments, and do them: that the land, whither I bring you to dwell therein, spue you not out.

Contradiction with Romans 10:4

Explains that Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to everyone that believes, suggesting the law in Leviticus is no longer applicable.

Romans 10:4: For Christ [is] the end of the law for righteousness to every one that believeth.

Contradiction with Galatians 3:24-25

States the law was a schoolmaster to bring us unto Christ, but after faith has come, we are no longer under a schoolmaster, implying the laws in Leviticus are not binding.

Galatians 3:24-25: Wherefore the law was our schoolmaster [to bring us] unto Christ, that we might be justified by faith.

Contradiction with Hebrews 8:13

Declares that by calling this covenant "new," He has made the first one obsolete, suggesting that the laws in Leviticus 20:22 are outdated.

Hebrews 8:13: In that he saith, A new [covenant], he hath made the first old. Now that which decayeth and waxeth old [is] ready to vanish away.

Contradiction with Acts 15:28-29

Early Church council decides not to impose most Mosaic Laws on Gentile Christians, indicating a move away from the strict observance of the old laws in Leviticus.

Acts 15:28-29: For it seemed good to the Holy Ghost, and to us, to lay upon you no greater burden than these necessary things;

Contradiction with Ephesians 2:15

Mentions that Christ abolished the law of commandments contained in ordinances, suggesting a contradiction to following all ordinances like in Leviticus 20:22.

Ephesians 2:15: Having abolished in his flesh the enmity, [even] the law of commandments [contained] in ordinances; for to make in himself of twain one new man, [so] making peace;

Paradox #1

One possible contradiction in Leviticus 20:22 is the emphasis on following a strict set of laws to avoid punishment, which might conflict with the broader message of forgiveness and grace found elsewhere in the Bible. This could create tension between strict adherence to rules and the idea of compassion.

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