Contradictions and Paradoxes in Leviticus 23:22

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Leviticus 23:22 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Leviticus 23:22. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, God wants us to share and be kind by leaving some food in the fields for those who don't have much. He reminds us to help the poor and people who are new so everyone can have enough to eat.

Leviticus 23:22: And when ye reap the harvest of your land, thou shalt not make clean riddance of the corners of thy field when thou reapest, neither shalt thou gather any gleaning of thy harvest: thou shalt leave them unto the poor, and to the stranger: I [am] the LORD your God.

Contradiction with Proverbs 11:24

This verse speaks to the paradox of scattering and yet increasing, which can be seen as contradicting the idea of leaving resources behind for others as implied in Leviticus.

Proverbs 11:24: There is that scattereth, and yet increaseth; and [there is] that withholdeth more than is meet, but [it tendeth] to poverty.

Contradiction with Luke 6:30

This verse encourages giving to everyone who asks, potentially conflicting with the idea of leaving resources only for the poor and stranger.

Luke 6:30: Give to every man that asketh of thee; and of him that taketh away thy goods ask [them] not again.

Contradiction with 2 Thessalonians 3:10

This verse emphasizes work, suggesting that those who do not work should not eat, which can contrast with the directive to leave gleanings for the poor and stranger.

2 Thessalonians 3:10: For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, that if any would not work, neither should he eat.

Contradiction with Matthew 25:29

This verse discusses giving more to those who already have, which can be seen as contradicting the practice of leaving some of the harvest for the less fortunate.

Matthew 25:29: For unto every one that hath shall be given, and he shall have abundance: but from him that hath not shall be taken away even that which he hath.

Paradox #1

Leviticus 23:22 talks about leaving some harvest for the poor and strangers. A contradiction could arise when comparing this with other Old Testament laws where people are told to completely destroy enemy nations, taking no prisoners or spoils. This could seem inconsistent because one part emphasizes care for the needy, while another involves destruction.

Paradox #2

The contradiction in this verse arises when considering the directive to leave some of your harvest for the poor and the foreigner. While this act promotes generosity and care for others, it may conflict with the idea of personal ownership and the right to use one's resources as one sees fit. Balancing these values can create tension between personal rights and communal responsibilities.

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