Contradiction with Jeremiah 31:34
This verse suggests forgiveness, contradicting the notion of continued punishment in Leviticus 26:21.
Jeremiah 31:34: And they shall teach no more every man his neighbour, and every man his brother, saying, Know the LORD: for they shall all know me, from the least of them unto the greatest of them, saith the LORD: for I will forgive their iniquity, and I will remember their sin no more.
Contradiction with Matthew 5:44
This verse promotes loving your enemies, differing from the retributive justice implied in Leviticus 26:21.
Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;
Contradiction with Romans 12:21
Encourages overcoming evil with good, which contrasts with the harsher consequences outlined in Leviticus 26:21.
Romans 12:21: Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.
Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:21
Offers a chance for repentance and turning away from sin, indicating a way out of punishment unlike Leviticus 26:21.
Ezekiel 18:21: But if the wicked will turn from all his sins that he hath committed, and keep all my statutes, and do that which is lawful and right, he shall surely live, he shall not die.
Contradiction with James 2:13
Speaks of mercy triumphing over judgment, in opposition to the punitive measures described in Leviticus 26:21.
James 2:13: For he shall have judgment without mercy, that hath shewed no mercy; and mercy rejoiceth against judgment. [rejoiceth: or, glorieth]
Paradox #1
The contradiction or conflict could arise from the depiction of severe punishments for disobedience, which contrasts with the idea of a loving and merciful deity found elsewhere in religious texts. This can raise questions about consistency in the portrayal of divine character.
Paradox #2
The verse suggests a punitive cause-and-effect relationship linked to disobedience, which is not supported by scientific evidence. Science explains natural events based on empirical observations and does not support the idea that supernatural forces directly cause specific negative outcomes due to moral behavior.