Contradictions and Paradoxes in Leviticus 25:31

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Leviticus 25:31 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Leviticus 25:31. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, houses in villages without walls are like fields in the countryside. They can be bought back, and during a special time called the Jubilee, they can be returned to their original owners.

Leviticus 25:31: But the houses of the villages which have no wall round about them shall be counted as the fields of the country: they may be redeemed, and they shall go out in the jubile. [they may...: Heb. redemption belongeth unto it]

Contradiction with Matthew 19:21

This verse emphasizes giving to the poor and building treasure in heaven, contradicting the idea of property value preservation as in Leviticus 25:31.

Matthew 19:21: Jesus said unto him, If thou wilt be perfect, go [and] sell that thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come [and] follow me.

Contradiction with Acts 4:32

This verse describes believers having all things in common, contradicting the private ownership of houses in unwalled villages as permanent property.

Acts 4:32: And the multitude of them that believed were of one heart and of one soul: neither said any [of them] that ought of the things which he possessed was his own; but they had all things common.

Contradiction with Luke 12:33

Advises selling possessions and giving to charity, in contradiction to retaining possession as part of Leviticus 25:31.

Luke 12:33: Sell that ye have, and give alms; provide yourselves bags which wax not old, a treasure in the heavens that faileth not, where no thief approacheth, neither moth corrupteth.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:19

Warns against laying up treasures on earth, contradicting the emphasis on property permanence in Leviticus 25:31.

Matthew 6:19: Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:

Contradiction with Acts 2:45

Describes early Christians selling houses and possessions, contradicting the idea of retaining possession of houses mentioned in Leviticus 25:31.

Acts 2:45: And sold their possessions and goods, and parted them to all [men], as every man had need.
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