Contradiction with Colossians 2:16
This verse contradicts Leviticus 23:11 by stating that no one should be judged on religious festivals or Sabbath days, implying freedom from such laws.
Colossians 2:16: 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]
Contradiction with Galatians 4:9-10
Paul questions the need to observe special days, raising contradiction with Leviticus 23:11’s emphasis on festival observance.
Galatians 4:9-10: But now, after that ye have known God, or rather are known of God, how turn ye again to the weak and beggarly elements, whereunto ye desire again to be in bondage? [turn ye again: or, turn ye back] [elements: or, rudiments]
Contradiction with Romans 14:5
This verse suggests individual freedom in honoring specific days, which contradicts the prescriptive nature of Leviticus 23:11.
Romans 14:5: One man esteemeth one day above another: another esteemeth every day [alike]. Let every man be fully persuaded in his own mind. [fully persuaded: or, fully assured]
Contradiction with Matthew 12:8
Jesus is declared Lord of the Sabbath, suggesting a shift from the strict observance outlined in Leviticus 23:11.
Matthew 12:8: For the Son of man is Lord even of the sabbath day.
Contradiction with Hebrews 10:1
Indicates that the law, including festival observances, is only a shadow of what is to come, conflicting with the specific mandate in Leviticus 23:11.
Hebrews 10:1: For the law having a shadow of good things to come, [and] not the very image of the things, can never with those sacrifices which they offered year by year continually make the comers thereunto perfect.
Paradox #1
Leviticus 23:11 has been the subject of debate due to differing interpretations of when to celebrate the Feast of Firstfruits. Some Jewish traditions interpret "the day after the Sabbath" as the day after the weekly Sabbath during Passover week, while others interpret it as the day after the first day of Unleavened Bread, which can be a different day of the week. This has led to different practices and calendars for the observance.