Contradiction with Acts 10:34-35
These verses state that God shows no partiality and accepts those who fear Him and work righteousness, countering the exclusive holiness required of priests.
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 all are one in Christ Jesus, contradicting the exclusivity and separation of priests highlighted in Leviticus.
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 Hebrews 8:13
This verse speaks of the new covenant making the old one obsolete, which contrasts with the everlasting priestly regulations in Leviticus.
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 1 Peter 2:9
This verse calls all believers a royal priesthood, contradicting the notion of a special, exclusive priestly class stated in Leviticus.
1 Peter 2:9: But ye [are] a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light: [peculiar: or, purchased] [praises: or, virtues]
Paradox #1
Leviticus 21:8 emphasizes the holiness and special status of priests. A potential moral conflict here could be the idea that it sets a different moral standard and restrictions for priests compared to other people, which might be seen as unfair or inconsistent with the principle of equality. This can be viewed as creating a division where certain people are elevated above others based on their role, potentially leading to inequality.