Contradictions and Paradoxes in Leviticus 23:23

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

According to Moses, God was talking to him and giving him important instructions. God often spoke to Moses to guide the people in how to live and worship.

Leviticus 23:23: And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying,

Contradiction with Romans 14:5

This verse suggests that one person may consider one day more sacred than another while another person considers every day alike, emphasizing individual conviction rather than prescribed observance.

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 Colossians 2:16-17

These verses indicate that believers should not let others judge them regarding religious festivals, new moons, or sabbath days, which contrasts with the strict observances outlined 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

This verse questions the adherence to special days and seasons, implying that such observances are no longer necessary for those in Christ.

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 Hebrews 10:1

Refers to the law as a shadow of good things to come, suggesting the old observances were a precursor to something greater, which contrasts with the eternal mandate implied 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.
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