Contradictions and Paradoxes in Leviticus 26:27

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Leviticus 26:27 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Leviticus 26:27. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, God is telling the people that if they don't listen to Him and choose to do the opposite of what He says, bad things might happen. It's like when you don't listen to important rules and then things don't go well.

Leviticus 26:27: And if ye will not for all this hearken unto me, but walk contrary unto me;

Contradiction with Leviticus 26:6

This verse promises peace and absence of fear, whereas Leviticus 26:27 speaks of continued disobedience and ensuing consequences.

Leviticus 26:6: And I will give peace in the land, and ye shall lie down, and none shall make [you] afraid: and I will rid evil beasts out of the land, neither shall the sword go through your land. [rid: Heb. cause to cease]

Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:21

This verse suggests that a wicked person can repent and avoid punishment, contrasting Leviticus 26:27's theme of inevitable punishment for disobedience.

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 Matthew 5:44

Here, the instruction to love enemies contradicts the harsh penalties for disobedience mentioned in Leviticus 26:27.

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 Luke 6:36

This verse emphasizes being merciful, which contrasts with the severe retribution emphasized in Leviticus 26:27.

Luke 6:36: Be ye therefore merciful, as your Father also is merciful.

Contradiction with Romans 5:20

Where sin abounded, grace did much more abound, suggesting grace over punishment, contrasting with the consequences highlighted in Leviticus 26:27.

Romans 5:20: Moreover the law entered, that the offence might abound. But where sin abounded, grace did much more abound:
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