Contradiction with Matthew 5:17
Jesus claims he came to fulfill the law, suggesting continuity with it rather than punishment for breaking it.
Matthew 5:17: Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil.
Contradiction with Romans 10:4
States that Christ is the end of the law for righteousness, contradicting the notion of punishment for not keeping commandments.
Romans 10:4: For Christ [is] the end of the law for righteousness to every one that believeth.
Contradiction with Galatians 3:24-25
Indicates that the law was a guide until Christ, implying a shift from strict observance to faith.
Galatians 3:24-25: Wherefore the law was our schoolmaster [to bring us] unto Christ, that we might be justified by faith.
Contradiction with Ephesians 2:15
Mentions the abolition of the law of commandments through Christ, contrasting with the call for observance in Leviticus.
Ephesians 2:15: Having abolished in his flesh the enmity, [even] the law of commandments [contained] in ordinances; for to make in himself of twain one new man, [so] making peace;
Contradiction with Colossians 2:14
Describes the law as being 'nailed to the cross', conflicting with the dire consequences described in Leviticus for not following it.
Colossians 2:14: Blotting out the handwriting of ordinances that was against us, which was contrary to us, and took it out of the way, nailing it to his cross;
Contradiction with Hebrews 8:13
Declares the old covenant, including its laws, obsolete, opposing the requirement to keep commandments.
Hebrews 8:13: In that he saith, A new [covenant], he hath made the first old. Now that which decayeth and waxeth old [is] ready to vanish away.
Paradox #1
Leviticus 26:15 speaks about the consequences of not following God's commandments. Some people see a contradiction because, in the New Testament, the focus shifts to grace and forgiveness through faith in Jesus, rather than simply following laws. This might seem inconsistent with the idea of strict punishment for disobedience found in the Old Testament.
Paradox #2
A contradiction or conflict might arise if one interprets Leviticus 26:15 as advocating strict obedience to laws without considering compassion or understanding for human shortcomings. Some may argue that an emphasis on strict obedience might conflict with other teachings in the Bible that promote forgiveness and mercy.