Contradiction with Mark 7:18-19
Jesus declares all foods clean, which contradicts the notion of rejecting offerings with blemishes, as dietary laws are no longer binding.
Mark 7:18-19: Because it entereth not into his heart, but into the belly, and goeth out into the draught, purging all meats?
Contradiction with Romans 14:14
Paul states that no food is unclean in itself, opposing the strict prohibition against blemished offerings.
Romans 14:14: I know, and am persuaded by the Lord Jesus, that [there is] nothing unclean of itself: but to him that esteemeth any thing to be unclean, to him [it is] unclean. [unclean: Gr. common]
Contradiction with Acts 10:15
God tells Peter that what He has cleansed should not be considered common or unclean, contradicting the emphasis on physical perfection in offerings.
Acts 10:15: And the voice [spake] unto him again the second time, What God hath cleansed, [that] call not thou common.
Contradiction with 1 Timothy 4:4
Every creature of God is good, and nothing is to be rejected if received with thanksgiving, contrary to prohibiting blemished sacrifices.
1 Timothy 4:4: For every creature of God [is] good, and nothing to be refused, if it be received with thanksgiving:
Contradiction with Colossians 2:16-17
Paul advises not to let others judge you by what you eat, suggesting freedom from the legalistic rituals of Leviticus.
Colossians 2:16-17: Let no man therefore judge you in meat, or in drink, or in respect of an holyday, or of the new moon, or of the sabbath [days]: [in meat...: or, for eating and drinking] [respect: or, part]
Paradox #1
Leviticus 22:20 talks about offering animals without defects to God. Some people see a contradiction because Leviticus emphasizes physical perfection in offerings, while other parts of the Bible emphasize that God looks at the heart and intentions of a person, not just their outward actions or offerings. This could seem inconsistent because it raises the question of why physical perfection was so important in certain rules.
Paradox #2
Leviticus 22:20 discusses offering only unblemished animals in sacrifices to God. A contradiction or inconsistency might arise when compared to other biblical narratives or practices where offerings are not always perfect, such as the acceptance of less than perfect offerings in other parts of the Old Testament. This could lead to confusion about the true requirements for acceptable offerings.
Paradox #3
The contradiction in this verse could be in the idea of requiring perfection in offerings, which might conflict with the broader biblical message of accepting imperfection and showing mercy. It raises questions about why offerings must be without defect, while humans, with their imperfections, are still valued and loved by God.