Contradictions and Paradoxes in Leviticus 25:50

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Leviticus 25:50 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Leviticus 25:50. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, this verse is about making sure that someone who sells themselves to work for another person is treated fairly and paid for the years they work until a special year called the Jubilee. It’s like making sure a person gets the right amount of money for the time they help someone, just like if they had a job.

Leviticus 25:50: And he shall reckon with him that bought him from the year that he was sold to him unto the year of jubile: and the price of his sale shall be according unto the number of years, according to the time of an hired servant shall it be with him.

Contradiction with Galatians 3:28

Emphasizes equality among all people in Christ, contradicting the notion of buying freedom based on a numerical value.

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.

Contradiction with James 2:1

Warns against showing favoritism, contrasting with the monetary valuation of individuals.

James 2:1: My brethren, have not the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, [the Lord] of glory, with respect of persons.

Contradiction with Ephesians 6:5-9

Speaks about mutual respect between masters and servants, differing from financial redemption of servants.

Ephesians 6:5-9: Servants, be obedient to them that are [your] masters according to the flesh, with fear and trembling, in singleness of your heart, as unto Christ;

Contradiction with Matthew 20:26-28

Promotes servitude as selfless service, in contrast to calculating worth for freedom.

Matthew 20:26-28: But it shall not be so among you: but whosoever will be great among you, let him be your minister;

Contradiction with Colossians 3:11

Reinforces the idea of all being equal in Christ, conflicting with differing monetary values.

Colossians 3:11: Where there is neither Greek nor Jew, circumcision nor uncircumcision, Barbarian, Scythian, bond [nor] free: but Christ [is] all, and in all.

Paradox #1

The conflict with Leviticus 25:50 might arise from different interpretations of slavery in the Bible. While the verse addresses the mechanism for people to gain their freedom (like indentured servitude), critics argue it conflicts with the moral stance against owning people. There's a contradiction between the acceptance of servitude in historical contexts and modern ethical views on freedom and human rights.

Paradox #2

The contradiction in that verse could be seen in the context of slavery. The verse speaks about valuing a person's freedom based on the years served, which suggests that human worth can be measured in economic terms. This can conflict with modern views that emphasize equality and the inherent dignity of every person, suggesting that no one should be treated as property or have their freedom quantified.

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