Contradictions and Paradoxes in Leviticus 24:11

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Leviticus 24:11 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Leviticus 24:11. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, the author of the book, a boy said something bad about God, and everyone got upset. They took him to Moses to find out what to do because talking badly about God was very serious.

Leviticus 24:11: And the Israelitish woman's son blasphemed the name [of the LORD], and cursed. And they brought him unto Moses: (and his mother's name [was] Shelomith, the daughter of Dibri, of the tribe of Dan:)

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Leviticus 24:11 involves punishment and cursing, while Matthew 5:44 calls for love and blessing even towards enemies.

Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

Contradiction with Romans 12:14

Leviticus 24:11 relates to blasphemy and retribution, whereas Romans 12:14 advises believers to bless those who persecute them.

Romans 12:14: Bless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not.

Contradiction with Luke 6:28

Leviticus 24:11 deals with blasphemy against God's name, but Luke 6:28 encourages blessing those who curse you.

Luke 6:28: Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you.

Contradiction with Ephesians 4:29

Leviticus 24:11 recounts a curse, while Ephesians 4:29 advises speaking only what is helpful for building others up.

Ephesians 4:29: Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers. [to...: or, to edify profitably]

Contradiction with James 3:10

Leviticus 24:11 includes the act of cursing, while James 3:10 warns against cursing and encourages blessing.

James 3:10: Out of the same mouth proceedeth blessing and cursing. My brethren, these things ought not so to be.

Paradox #1

The contradiction or inconsistency in Leviticus 24:11 could be the conflict between the punishment for blasphemy and the idea of forgiveness and mercy. While this verse implies a strict and harsh response to speaking against God, other parts of religious teachings emphasize forgiving others and showing compassion. This creates a tension between justice and mercy.

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