Contradictions and Paradoxes in Leviticus 20:24

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Leviticus 20:24 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Leviticus 20:24. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Leviticus, God is telling the people that He will give them a special, wonderful land to live in because He chose them to be different from other groups. This land is very nice and full of good things like milk and honey.

Leviticus 20:24: But I have said unto you, Ye shall inherit their land, and I will give it unto you to possess it, a land that floweth with milk and honey: I [am] the LORD your God, which have separated you from [other] people.

Contradiction with Acts 10:34-35

These verses indicate that God accepts people from every nation, which contradicts the idea of Israel being distinctly separated as a chosen land or people.

Acts 10:34-35: Then Peter opened [his] mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons:

Contradiction with Galatians 3:28

This verse emphasizes that there is neither Jew nor Greek but all are one in Christ, contrasting with the separation and distinction in Leviticus 20:24.

Galatians 3:28: There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus.

Contradiction with Romans 2:11

God shows no partiality, opposing the notion of a special designation for a certain group or people as stated in Leviticus 20:24.

Romans 2:11: For there is no respect of persons with God.

Contradiction with Colossians 3:11

Christ is all and in all, suggesting unity beyond ethnic or national distinction, which contradicts the separation mentioned in Leviticus 20:24.

Colossians 3:11: Where there is neither Greek nor Jew, circumcision nor uncircumcision, Barbarian, Scythian, bond [nor] free: but Christ [is] all, and in all.

Contradiction with Matthew 28:19

The call to make disciples of all nations contrasts with the concept of a particular chosen land for a specific people.

Matthew 28:19: Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: [teach...: or, make disciples, or, Christians of all nations]

Contradiction with Revelation 7:9

This vision of a multitude from every nation contradicts the concept of a singular chosen people and land.

Revelation 7:9: After this I beheld, and, lo, a great multitude, which no man could number, of all nations, and kindreds, and people, and tongues, stood before the throne, and before the Lamb, clothed with white robes, and palms in their hands;

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 12:13

All are baptized into one body regardless of background, contrasting with the separative land promise in Leviticus 20:24.

1 Corinthians 12:13: For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body, whether [we be] Jews or Gentiles, whether [we be] bond or free; and have been all made to drink into one Spirit. [Gentiles: Gr. Greeks]

Paradox #1

The potential contradiction or conflict in that verse could be related to the idea of divine favoritism or exclusion. It might raise questions about why one group of people is chosen over others, which could be seen as unfair or inconsistent with the idea of universal love and equality.

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