Contradiction with Matthew 28:19
This verse instructs followers to teach all nations, suggesting inclusivity, whereas Leviticus 25:55 focuses on the Israelites being God's servants.
Matthew 28:19: Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: [teach...: or, make disciples, or, Christians of all nations]
Contradiction with John 10:16
Refers to other sheep not of the Israelite fold, suggesting a wider scope of God's people, contrasting with the exclusivity in Leviticus 25:55.
John 10:16: And other sheep I have, which are not of this fold: them also I must bring, and they shall hear my voice; and there shall be one fold, [and] one shepherd.
Contradiction with Galatians 3:28
States that there is no distinction between Jew and Greek, contradicting the unique status of Israelites as seen in Leviticus 25:55.
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 Acts 10:34-35
Indicates that God accepts people from every nation, challenging the idea in Leviticus 25:55 that emphasizes Israelites as God's exclusive possession.
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 Romans 9:24-26
Suggests that God calls people from both Jews and Gentiles as His people, in contrast to the focus on Israelites in Leviticus 25:55.
Romans 9:24-26: Even us, whom he hath called, not of the Jews only, but also of the Gentiles?
Contradiction with 1 Peter 2:9-10
Describes believers collectively as a chosen people, not limited to Israelites as suggested by Leviticus 25:55.
1 Peter 2:9-10: But ye [are] a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light: [peculiar: or, purchased] [praises: or, virtues]
Paradox #1
Leviticus 25:55 suggests that the Israelites belong to God but also implies social structures and rules for slavery and servitude among themselves. The contradiction here might be between the spiritual idea that all people belong equally to God and the practical allowance of owning others, which seems to conflict with later teachings about equality and love for all people.
Paradox #2
Contradiction might arise regarding the view of ownership because it's mentioned that people belong to God, yet in historical practice, slavery was common. This could be seen as inconsistent with the idea of divine ownership and equality.
Paradox #3
Leviticus 25:55 could present a contradiction or inconsistency regarding the concept of ownership and servitude among people. On one hand, the verse implies that people belong to God, which can be seen as promoting equality and dignity for everyone. On the other hand, it addresses the idea of servitude, which can conflict with modern views on human rights and personal freedom. This tension between divine ownership and human servitude may be seen as morally inconsistent.