Contradictions and Paradoxes in Leviticus 25:34

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Leviticus 25:34 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Leviticus 25:34. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, God told the people that the fields around the Levites' cities should never be sold because they belong to them forever. This means that these special lands are meant to help the Levites, who work for God, and should always stay with them.

Leviticus 25:34: But the field of the suburbs of their cities may not be sold; for it [is] their perpetual possession.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:39

Leviticus 25:34 emphasizes property and inheritance rights without yielding them, whereas Matthew 5:39 encourages turning the other cheek and potentially giving up personal rights for a greater moral principle.

Matthew 5:39: But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.

Contradiction with Luke 6:35

Leviticus 25:34 involves holding onto land and property without being relinquished, while Luke 6:35 advises showing mercy and lending without expecting anything in return, suggesting a release of claims.

Luke 6:35: But love ye your enemies, and do good, and lend, hoping for nothing again; and your reward shall be great, and ye shall be the children of the Highest: for he is kind unto the unthankful and [to] the evil.

Contradiction with Acts 4:32

Leviticus 25:34 supports personal property being maintained, but Acts 4:32 depicts early Christians holding all possessions communally and not claiming private ownership.

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.

Paradox #1

Leviticus 25:34 could face moral inconsistency regarding property rights and fairness. The verse allows certain lands to remain with the original owners indefinitely, while other people might not have the same privilege, leading to questions about equality and fair treatment.

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