Contradiction with 1 John 4:8
This verse states "God is love," which contradicts the notion of God acting with fury and punishment as described in Leviticus 26:28.
1 John 4:8: He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love.
Contradiction with Matthew 5:44
Urges to "love your enemies" which contrasts the idea of God punishing Israel seven times for their sins in Leviticus 26:28.
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 Ezekiel 18:23
Says God has no pleasure in the death of the wicked, contradicting the severe punishment implied in Leviticus 26:28.
Ezekiel 18:23: Have I any pleasure at all that the wicked should die? saith the Lord GOD: [and] not that he should return from his ways, and live?
Contradiction with 2 Peter 3:9
States that God is "not willing that any should perish," which opposes the violent retribution suggested in Leviticus 26:28.
2 Peter 3:9: The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.
Contradiction with James 2:13
Teaches that "mercy triumphs over judgment," contradicting the severe judgment portrayed in Leviticus 26:28.
James 2:13: For he shall have judgment without mercy, that hath shewed no mercy; and mercy rejoiceth against judgment. [rejoiceth: or, glorieth]
Contradiction with Matthew 11:28-29
Jesus invites all who labor and are heavy laden to find rest in Him, a contrasting approach to the wrath described in Leviticus 26:28.
Matthew 11:28-29: Come unto me, all [ye] that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
Contradiction with Psalm 103:8
Describes the Lord as "merciful and gracious, slow to anger," which contrasts the immediate and harsh response portrayed in Leviticus 26:28.
Psalm 103:8: The LORD [is] merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy. [plentious...: Heb. great in mercy]
Contradiction with Romans 5:8
Demonstrates God's love in that while humans were still sinners, Christ died for them, showing a forgiving contrary to the tone in Leviticus 26:28.
Romans 5:8: But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.
Contradiction with John 3:17
States that God sent His Son not to condemn the world, but to save it, opposing the condemnatory tone of Leviticus 26:28.
John 3:17: For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.
Paradox #1
Leviticus 26:28 talks about God punishing people if they disobey Him. A possible conflict is with the idea of a loving and forgiving God, which other parts of the Bible emphasize. This might seem inconsistent because it shows God being very harsh, whereas other passages focus on mercy and forgiveness.
Paradox #2
The contradiction or inconsistency could be that the verse depicts a harsh punishment from God, which seems to conflict with the idea of a loving and forgiving deity. The severity of the response may not easily align with the contemporary understanding of justice and mercy.