Contradiction with Psalm 37:25
Unlike Leviticus 26:16, which speaks of suffering and lack, this verse suggests that the righteous will never be forsaken or begging for bread.
Psalm 37:25: I have been young, and [now] am old; yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his seed begging bread.
Contradiction with Matthew 5:45
This verse indicates that God sends rain on both the just and the unjust, suggesting a more indiscriminate approach to blessings or curses than the direct consequences outlined in Leviticus 26:16.
Matthew 5:45: That ye may be the children of your Father which is in heaven: for he maketh his sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sendeth rain on the just and on the unjust.
Contradiction with Romans 8:28
This verse affirms that all things work together for good to those who love God, suggesting a more positive outcome than the afflictions mentioned in Leviticus 26:16.
Romans 8:28: And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to [his] purpose.
Paradox #1
Leviticus 26:16 describes consequences for disobedience, including suffering and loss. A potential conflict might arise when comparing this to teachings about forgiveness and grace found in the New Testament, where the focus is on forgiveness through Jesus rather than punishment. This can seem inconsistent with the idea of immediate retribution for disobedience.
Paradox #2
Leviticus 26:16 describes a series of punishments that would occur if people disobeyed God's commandments. The contradiction could be that this reflects a view of God as wrathful and punitive, which might conflict with other biblical teachings that describe God as loving and forgiving. This dichotomy might be challenging for some to reconcile within the overall understanding of God's nature in the Bible.