Contradictions and Paradoxes in Leviticus 23:32

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Leviticus 23:32 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Leviticus 23:32. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, this means that God wants people to have a special day to rest and think about Him, starting from one evening to the next. It's a time to stop regular work and show love and respect to God.

Leviticus 23:32: It [shall be] unto you a sabbath of rest, and ye shall afflict your souls: in the ninth [day] of the month at even, from even unto even, shall ye celebrate your sabbath. [celebrate: Heb. rest]

Contradiction with Mark 2:27

Emphasizes the Sabbath was made for man's benefit, hinting at flexibility versus strict observance.

Mark 2:27: And he said unto them, The sabbath was made for man, and not man for the sabbath:

Contradiction with Romans 14:5

Suggests individuals can choose their own special days, differing from mandated 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

Indicates dietary laws and festivals, including Sabbaths, are a shadow of things to come and not binding.

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 Galatians 4:9-10

Criticizes observing special days and seasons, contrary to the requirement to observe the Day of Atonement.

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 Matthew 12:8

Jesus declares himself Lord of the Sabbath, implying authority over its observance.

Matthew 12:8: For the Son of man is Lord even of the sabbath day.

Paradox #1

Leviticus 23:32 discusses observing a special day from evening to evening. Some might see a contradiction with other parts of the Bible that refer to a day starting in the morning or at midnight, leading to different interpretations on when a day begins. This could create confusion around the timing of certain religious observances.

Paradox #2

Leviticus 23:32 talks about observing a day from evening to evening. A possible contradiction or inconsistency could be with how different cultures or parts of the Bible define the start of a day. Some traditions defined a day from morning to morning or sunrise to sunrise, rather than evening to evening, which might cause confusion or inconsistency in how to observe specific holy days.

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