Contradictions and Paradoxes in Leviticus 25:38

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Leviticus 25:38 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Leviticus 25:38. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, God is saying that He rescued the people from Egypt and gave them a new home in Canaan, and He wants to be their God. He reminds them that He loves them and takes care of them.

Leviticus 25:38: I [am] the LORD your God, which brought you forth out of the land of Egypt, to give you the land of Canaan, [and] to be your God.

Contradiction with Exodus 12:25

This verse speaks of a permanent inheritance of the promised land, which can contrast with the temporary nature of servitude and land use in Leviticus 25:38.

Exodus 12:25: And it shall come to pass, when ye be come to the land which the LORD will give you, according as he hath promised, that ye shall keep this service.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 15:6

This verse promises that Israel will lend to many nations, but not borrow, which contrasts with the need for reliance on God as stated in Leviticus 25:38.

Deuteronomy 15:6: For the LORD thy God blesseth thee, as he promised thee: and thou shalt lend unto many nations, but thou shalt not borrow; and thou shalt reign over many nations, but they shall not reign over thee.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:42

Encourages giving to those who ask, which may contradict the idea of reclaiming land and servitude outlined in Leviticus 25:38.

Matthew 5:42: Give to him that asketh thee, and from him that would borrow of thee turn not thou away.

Contradiction with Acts 10:34-35

God shows no partiality whereas Leviticus 25:38 establishes a special covenant relationship exclusively with Israel.

Acts 10:34-35: Then Peter opened [his] mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons:

Contradiction with Galatians 3:28

Emphasizes the equality of all people in Christ, contrasting with the covenantal land promises specific to the Israelites in Leviticus 25:38.

Galatians 3:28: There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus.
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