Contradictions and Paradoxes in Leviticus 20:5

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Leviticus 20:5 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Leviticus 20:5. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, God is warning people that if someone worships other gods like Molech, He will be very upset and will not let them be part of His special family anymore. God wants everyone to love and follow Him, not other pretend gods.

Leviticus 20:5: Then I will set my face against that man, and against his family, and will cut him off, and all that go a whoring after him, to commit whoredom with Molech, from among their people.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

This verse contradicts Leviticus 20:5 as it advocates loving enemies and praying for those who persecute, contrasting with the punishment and separation in Leviticus.

Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

Contradiction with Romans 12:19

This verse contradicts Leviticus 20:5 by instructing believers not to avenge themselves but leave vengeance to God, differing from the direct punishment and judgment prescribed in Leviticus.

Romans 12:19: Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but [rather] give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance [is] mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.

Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:20

This verse contradicts Leviticus 20:5 by stating that the son shall not bear the iniquity of the father, while Leviticus suggests collective punishment, including separation from family.

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 John 3:17

This verse contradicts Leviticus 20:5 by emphasizing that God did not send His Son to condemn the world, which contrasts with the condemnation and punishment theme in Leviticus.

John 3:17: For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.

Contradiction with James 2:13

This verse contradicts Leviticus 20:5 as it speaks about mercy triumphing over judgment, opposing the severity of punishment described in Leviticus.

James 2:13: For he shall have judgment without mercy, that hath shewed no mercy; and mercy rejoiceth against judgment. [rejoiceth: or, glorieth]
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