Contradiction with Matthew 12:8
Jesus claims lordship over the Sabbath, allowing for acts of mercy and necessity, suggesting leniency in observing days.
Matthew 12:8: For the Son of man is Lord even of the sabbath day.
Contradiction with Mark 2:27-28
Emphasizes that the Sabbath was made for man, not man for the Sabbath, indicating flexibility in observance.
Mark 2:27-28: And he said unto them, The sabbath was made for man, and not man for the sabbath:
Contradiction with Romans 14:5
Paul states that some people esteem one day above another, others esteem every day alike, implying individual discretion in 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
Advises against judging others on matters such as Sabbaths, which can be seen as minimizing strict requirements.
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 Hebrews 4:9-10
Speaks of a spiritual rest for the people of God, suggesting a deeper interpretation of rest beyond the literal day.
Hebrews 4:9-10: There remaineth therefore a rest to the people of God. [rest: or, keeping of a sabbath]
Paradox #1
Leviticus 23:30 might be seen as morally contradictory because it involves strict punishment for not observing a specific day of rest, which can conflict with ideas of mercy, forgiveness, and individual freedom in other parts of the Bible.