Contradiction with Genesis 1:31
Highlights the goodness of all creation, implying no defects are inherently bad.
Genesis 1:31: And God saw every thing that he had made, and, behold, [it was] very good. And the evening and the morning were the sixth day. [And the evening...: Heb. And the evening was, and the morning was etc.]
Contradiction with Acts 10:15
Declares all things cleansed by God, opposing the idea of rejecting anything due to imperfections.
Acts 10:15: And the voice [spake] unto him again the second time, What God hath cleansed, [that] call not thou common.
Contradiction with Matthew 15:11
States it's not what goes into the mouth but what comes out that defiles a person, countering the focus on physical perfection.
Matthew 15:11: Not that which goeth into the mouth defileth a man; but that which cometh out of the mouth, this defileth a man.
Contradiction with Romans 14:14
Expresses that nothing is unclean in itself, contradicting the notion of rejecting physically flawed 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 1 Timothy 4:4
States every creature of God is good and nothing to be refused, in contrast to prohibiting offerings with defects.
1 Timothy 4:4: For every creature of God [is] good, and nothing to be refused, if it be received with thanksgiving:
Paradox #1
The contradiction or inconsistency could stem from the different interpretations and applications of ancient laws versus modern ethical beliefs and practices. Some might find it inconsistent when comparing the ancient, specific rules around sacred rituals and offerings with today's more abstract and inclusive spiritual or religious practices. Additionally, the specificity of ritual requirements in ancient times might conflict with modern views on animal treatment and ethical considerations. However, without more context, this is a general perspective.
Paradox #2
Leviticus 22:24 can be seen as having a moral inconsistency or conflict because it deals with the rules around animal offerings and blemishes. Some might question why a perfect and merciful God would demand that animals be without blemish for sacrifice, which could suggest that God values physical perfection, potentially conflicting with the idea that all of creation is valuable and beautiful regardless of imperfections. This might seem contradictory to the concept of inherent worth and equality.