Contradiction with Numbers 12:1
Miriam and Aaron spoke against Moses for marrying an Ethiopian woman, yet Moses still held a position of high regard without any divine command to divorce her, showing a contrast in marital inclusivity.
Numbers 12:1: And Miriam and Aaron spake against Moses because of the Ethiopian woman whom he had married: for he had married an Ethiopian woman. [Ethiopian: or, Cushite] [married: Heb. taken]
Contradiction with Hosea 1:2
God commanded Hosea to marry a wife of whoredoms, contrasting the prohibition against priests marrying harlots or women of ill repute in Leviticus 21:7.
Hosea 1:2: The beginning of the word of the LORD by Hosea. And the LORD said to Hosea, Go, take unto thee a wife of whoredoms and children of whoredoms: for the land hath committed great whoredom, [departing] from the LORD.
Contradiction with 1 Timothy 3:2
The requirement for a bishop to be "the husband of one wife" doesn’t stipulate the character background of the wife, differing from Leviticus 21:7’s restrictions.
1 Timothy 3:2: A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, vigilant, sober, of good behaviour, given to hospitality, apt to teach; [of good...: or, modest]
Contradiction with Ezekiel 44:22
Stipulates that priests may marry widows of priests, which is more lenient than the restrictions found in Leviticus 21:7, which bars marrying widows altogether.
Ezekiel 44:22: Neither shall they take for their wives a widow, nor her that is put away: but they shall take maidens of the seed of the house of Israel, or a widow that had a priest before. [put...: Heb. thrust forth] [that had...: Heb. from a priest]
Paradox #1
Leviticus 21:7 could be seen as inconsistent with New Testament teachings, particularly those promoting forgiveness and inclusion. The Old Testament sometimes sets strict rules that exclude certain people from religious roles, whereas the New Testament often emphasizes grace, forgiveness, and the idea that everyone can have a relationship with God regardless of their past. This might appear contradictory to some readers who value a more unified or consistent message throughout the Bible.
Paradox #2
Leviticus 21:7 could present a doctrinal inconsistency when compared to New Testament teachings about forgiveness and redemption. While Leviticus has specific rules for priests regarding who they can marry, the New Testament emphasizes grace and accepting all believers into the community, regardless of their past. This might seem inconsistent with the strict rules outlined in the Old Testament.
Paradox #3
The potential contradiction or inconsistency with this verse could be regarding the specific marriage restrictions placed on certain individuals. In ancient times, the social and cultural context around marriage varied greatly across different regions and cultures, which might make these restrictions seem inconsistent or conflicting when compared to other cultural norms or practices of that period.
Paradox #4
The contradiction in that verse could relate to societal views on marriage and partnerships. Modern views, based on psychological and social sciences, emphasize equality and non-judgmental attitudes towards people's past relationships, which might conflict with the specific restrictions or instructions in the verse. This can be seen as inconsistent with contemporary understandings of personal autonomy and equality.
Paradox #5
This verse could be seen as a contradiction because it places restrictions on who certain individuals can marry based on the woman's past, which may seem unfair or discriminatory by today's standards. It suggests a value system that judges people by their past actions, potentially conflicting with more modern ideas of forgiveness and equality.