Contradiction with Jeremiah 31:33
This verse promises a new covenant where God will write His law on their hearts, suggesting a more internal and personal relationship, rather than the notion of a contrite heart required by Leviticus 26:41.
Jeremiah 31:33: But this [shall be] the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel; After those days, saith the LORD, I will put my law in their inward parts, and write it in their hearts; and will be their God, and they shall be my people.
Contradiction with Matthew 5:17-18
Jesus states that He has come to fulfill the law. This idea can contrast with Leviticus 26:41, which places emphasis on traditional covenantal repentance and adherence.
Matthew 5:17-18: Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil.
Contradiction with Romans 3:28
This verse states that a person is justified by faith apart from the works of the law, contrasting with the requirement of humility and repentance outlined in Leviticus 26:41 for restoration.
Romans 3:28: Therefore we conclude that a man is justified by faith without the deeds of the law.
Contradiction with Galatians 3:13
This verse explains that Christ has redeemed us from the curse of the law, presenting a concept of redemption that surpasses the necessity of a humble heart and repentance as stated in Leviticus 26:41.
Galatians 3:13: Christ hath redeemed us from the curse of the law, being made a curse for us: for it is written, Cursed [is] every one that hangeth on a tree:
Contradiction with Hebrews 8:8-12
This passage talks about a new covenant that makes the first one obsolete, which can be seen as contradictory to the call for repentance and humility in maintaining the old covenant emphasized in Leviticus 26:41.
Hebrews 8:8-12: For finding fault with them, he saith, Behold, the days come, saith the Lord, when I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel and with the house of Judah:
Paradox #1
The possible contradiction could be related to the concept of a collective consciousness or shared guilt. The verse may imply that a group's actions or repentance can influence the health or fate of a land or people, which doesn't align with scientific understanding. Science sees land health and human outcomes as being more directly influenced by physical and environmental factors rather than spiritual or communal repentance.