Contradiction with Jeremiah 12:14-15
These verses promise that after scattering the people, God will have compassion and bring them back to their land, which contrasts with the punishment without a mention of restoration in Leviticus 26:33.
Jeremiah 12:14-15: Thus saith the LORD against all mine evil neighbours, that touch the inheritance which I have caused my people Israel to inherit; Behold, I will pluck them out of their land, and pluck out the house of Judah from among them.
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 30:3-5
This passage promises the gathering and restoration of the people to their land, which contrasts with the scattering in Leviticus 26:33.
Deuteronomy 30:3-5: That then the LORD thy God will turn thy captivity, and have compassion upon thee, and will return and gather thee from all the nations, whither the LORD thy God hath scattered thee.
Contradiction with Ezekiel 11:17
God promises to gather the Israelites from the nations and give them back the land of Israel, opposing the scattering mentioned in Leviticus 26:33.
Ezekiel 11:17: Therefore say, Thus saith the Lord GOD; I will even gather you from the people, and assemble you out of the countries where ye have been scattered, and I will give you the land of Israel.
Contradiction with Amos 9:14-15
The verses assure that Israel will be planted in their land, never to be uprooted again, contrasting the dispersion in Leviticus 26:33.
Amos 9:14-15: And I will bring again the captivity of my people of Israel, and they shall build the waste cities, and inhabit [them]; and they shall plant vineyards, and drink the wine thereof; they shall also make gardens, and eat the fruit of them.
Contradiction with Isaiah 43:5-6
God tells of gathering the people from the ends of the earth, which contradicts the dispersion in Leviticus 26:33.
Isaiah 43:5-6: Fear not: for I [am] with thee: I will bring thy seed from the east, and gather thee from the west;
Contradiction with Zechariah 10:8-10
These verses speak of gathering and bringing people to their land, differing from the scattering mentioned in Leviticus 26:33.
Zechariah 10:8-10: I will hiss for them, and gather them; for I have redeemed them: and they shall increase as they have increased.
Paradox #1
Leviticus 26:33 discusses the dispersion of people among nations as a consequence of disobedience. A theological conflict arises when comparing this with promises of restoration and protection found elsewhere in the Bible, such as the promises of God’s unfailing love and commitment to His people. This can appear contradictory because it juxtaposes punishment with promises of blessing and protection, leading to questions about the conditions under which God’s promises apply.
Paradox #2
Leviticus 26:33 talks about the scattering of people among the nations. A potential contradiction or conflict could arise with the idea of God's promise to gather and protect His people, as described in other parts of the Bible. This raises questions about the balance between punishment and protection in God's relationship with His people.
Paradox #3
This verse contains a warning about scattering people among the nations, which can be seen as a prediction or result of certain historical events. Some view it as inconsistent because there are periods in history where the people it refers to were not scattered, while others were. This can lead to debates about the timing and interpretation of this warning in history.