Contradiction with Genesis 8:22
This verse promises the continuity of seedtime and harvest, suggesting no interruption, whereas Leviticus 26:34 speaks of the land resting.
Genesis 8:22: While the earth remaineth, seedtime and harvest, and cold and heat, and summer and winter, and day and night shall not cease. [While...: Heb. As yet all the days of the earth]
Contradiction with Numbers 13:27
This verse describes the land as fruitful, contradicting the desolation mentioned in Leviticus 26:34.
Numbers 13:27: And they told him, and said, We came unto the land whither thou sentest us, and surely it floweth with milk and honey; and this [is] the fruit of it.
Contradiction with Isaiah 62:8-9
These verses assure that those who work the land will enjoy its produce, contrary to Leviticus 26:34's implication that the land will not be tended or yield.
Isaiah 62:8-9: The LORD hath sworn by his right hand, and by the arm of his strength, Surely I will no more give thy corn [to be] meat for thine enemies; and the sons of the stranger shall not drink thy wine, for the which thou hast laboured: [Surely...: Heb. If I give, etc]
Paradox #1
The potential contradiction in Leviticus 26:34 could arise from its connection to the concept of the land needing rest, which contrasts with other biblical passages emphasizing human dominion over the Earth. Some might see a conflict between allowing the land rest versus the mandate for humans to subdue and work the Earth, as mentioned in Genesis. This could prompt discussions on environmental stewardship and human responsibility.
Paradox #2
The contradiction or conflict in this verse could stem from the idea of land needing to "rest" because of the people's disobedience. It may seem inconsistent that the land, an inanimate object, is affected and needs restoration due to human actions. This might contradict the view that moral and ethical consequences should directly impact only those who commit the wrongdoing, not the physical world or land.