Contradictions and Paradoxes in Leviticus 23:20

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Leviticus 23:20 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Leviticus 23:20. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, this verse is about saying thank you to God with gifts. The priest shows God these gifts, like bread and lambs, because they are special to Him.

Leviticus 23:20: And the priest shall wave them with the bread of the firstfruits [for] a wave offering before the LORD, with the two lambs: they shall be holy to the LORD for the priest.

Contradiction with Mark 7:18-19

Jesus declares all foods clean, which contradicts the offering rituals of Leviticus that involve unclean or clean distinctions.

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 Hebrews 10:9

It states that God establishes a new covenant, setting aside the first, potentially contradicting Levitical laws of offerings.

Hebrews 10:9: Then said he, Lo, I come to do thy will, O God. He taketh away the first, that he may establish the second.

Contradiction with Colossians 2:16-17

Advises against being judged on food and drink, or on religious festivals, which contrasts with the offerings and observances in 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]

Contradiction with Galatians 4:9-10

Critiques returning to "weak and beggarly elements" and observing special days, opposing the festival practices in Leviticus.

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 14:17

Emphasizes that the kingdom of God is not about eating and drinking, contrasting with the emphasis on offerings in Leviticus.

Romans 14:17: For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost.
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