Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:20
This verse states that individuals are responsible for their own sin, whereas Leviticus 26:39 implies collective suffering for ancestral sins.
Ezekiel 18:20: The soul that sinneth, it shall die. The son shall not bear the iniquity of the father, neither shall the father bear the iniquity of the son: the righteousness of the righteous shall be upon him, and the wickedness of the wicked shall be upon him.
Contradiction with 2 Chronicles 7:14
This verse suggests that repentance can lead to healing and forgiveness, contrasting with the seemingly irreversible consequence in Leviticus 26:39.
2 Chronicles 7:14: If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land. [which...: Heb. upon whom my name is called]
Contradiction with Jeremiah 31:29-30
These verses indicate that each person will die for their own sin, contradicting the collective punishment indicated in Leviticus 26:39.
Jeremiah 31:29-30: In those days they shall say no more, The fathers have eaten a sour grape, and the children's teeth are set on edge.
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 24:16
This verse declares that children should not be punished for the sins of their parents, opposing the implication in Leviticus 26:39 of generational consequences.
Deuteronomy 24:16: The fathers shall not be put to death for the children, neither shall the children be put to death for the fathers: every man shall be put to death for his own sin.
Paradox #1
The contradiction or inconsistency could arise from the idea of collective punishment, where descendants suffer for the wrongdoings of their ancestors. This might conflict with modern views on individual responsibility, where a person is not held accountable for actions they did not personally commit.