Contradiction with Romans 6:14
This verse suggests believers are under grace, not law, contradicting the command in Leviticus to observe a statute forever.
Romans 6:14: For sin shall not have dominion over you: for ye are not under the law, but under grace.
Contradiction with Galatians 3:10
It highlights the curse of relying on the law, contrasting the positive command to observe festivals as statutes.
Galatians 3:10: For as many as are of the works of the law are under the curse: for it is written, Cursed [is] every one that continueth not in all things which are written in the book of the law to do them.
Contradiction with Colossians 2:16-17
Advises not to judge others on festivals, which contradicts the command to keep them as a statute forever.
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 Hebrews 10:1
Describes the law as a shadow of good things to come, implying temporary status, contrary to the permanence suggested in Leviticus.
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.
Contradiction with Matthew 5:17-18
Jesus' claim to fulfill the law could mean some ceremonial laws like feasts are no longer obligatory, contradicting the forever statute.
Matthew 5:17-18: Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil.
Contradiction with Ephesians 2:15
States that Jesus abolished the law of commandments contained in ordinances, which includes the statutes of Leviticus.
Ephesians 2:15: Having abolished in his flesh the enmity, [even] the law of commandments [contained] in ordinances; for to make in himself of twain one new man, [so] making peace;
Contradiction with Galatians 4:9-10
Warns against returning to observe days and months, contradicting the instruction to observe the feast 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 Acts 10:13-15
Peter is told no food is unclean, challenging ceremonial law, including feast regulations like Leviticus 23:21.
Acts 10:13-15: And there came a voice to him, Rise, Peter; kill, and eat.
Paradox #1
This verse emphasizes a day of rest and a prohibition against work to honor a religious festival. The potential contradiction could arise when compared to other biblical teachings that encourage helping others and working for the well-being of the community. In situations where someone needs urgent help on this rest day, adhering strictly to this command might conflict with the moral duty to assist those in need.