Contradiction with Deuteronomy 31:6
This verse encourages strength and courage, promising that God will not forsake His people, which contradicts Leviticus 26:17 where God warns He will set His face against them.
Deuteronomy 31:6: Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the LORD thy God, he [it is] that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.
Contradiction with Isaiah 41:10
It assures that God is with His people and will uphold them, contrary to the notion in Leviticus 26:17 of God turning His back on them.
Isaiah 41:10: Fear thou not; for I [am] with thee: be not dismayed; for I [am] thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.
Contradiction with Romans 8:31
It poses the idea that if God is for us, no one can be against us, opposing the warning in Leviticus 26:17 that enemies will reign over them.
Romans 8:31: What shall we then say to these things? If God [be] for us, who [can be] against us?
Contradiction with Matthew 28:20
It contains Jesus' promise to be with His followers always, which contrasts with the threatened abandonment in Leviticus 26:17.
Matthew 28:20: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, [even] unto the end of the world. Amen.
Contradiction with Hebrews 13:5
God promises never to leave or forsake, which is contrary to the action described in Leviticus 26:17 where He allows enemies to overcome them.
Hebrews 13:5: [Let your] conversation [be] without covetousness; [and be] content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.
Paradox #1
Leviticus 26:17 discusses consequences for disobedience, where God says enemies will defeat the people. A possible contradiction could be with verses emphasizing God's unconditional protection and support, suggesting that obedience affects whether God's protection is given, which might seem inconsistent with the concept of unwavering divine love and protection found elsewhere in the Bible.
Paradox #2
Leviticus 26:17 talks about facing defeat and being ruled by enemies, which can seem inconsistent with other verses that promise protection and victory for those who are faithful to God. This might look like a contradiction when trying to understand how God punishes and rewards believers.
Paradox #3
The contradiction or inconsistency might be how the consequences described in the verse relate to the actual experiences of the Israelites throughout history. While the verse implies that certain behaviors will lead to specific negative outcomes, historical records show that the Israelites sometimes faced adversity even when they were believed to be faithful, or conversely, found peace and prosperity despite turning away from certain laws. This raises questions about the direct cause-and-effect relationship suggested in the text.
Paradox #4
The contradiction or inconsistency might arise from the idea of a loving and forgiving God who also allows or causes suffering as a form of punishment. This could conflict with the belief in a benevolent deity who cares for all people equally, regardless of their actions. It's about reconciling divine love with divine punishment.