Contradiction with Ezekiel 36:24-26
While Leviticus 26:43 describes punishment for disobedience, Ezekiel 36:24-26 promises regeneration and a renewed heart, thus showing God's restoration despite prior disobedience.
Ezekiel 36:24-26: For I will take you from among the heathen, and gather you out of all countries, and will bring you into your own land.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 31:33-34
Leviticus 26:43 emphasizes retribution for breaking God's covenant, whereas Jeremiah 31:33-34 speaks of a new covenant where God forgives sins and writes the law on hearts.
Jeremiah 31:33-34: 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 Romans 5:20
Leviticus 26:43 is about serving the consequences of sin, but Romans 5:20 expresses that where sin increased, grace abounded much more, highlighting redemption over punishment.
Romans 5:20: Moreover the law entered, that the offence might abound. But where sin abounded, grace did much more abound:
Contradiction with Psalm 103:10-12
Leviticus 26:43 focuses on iniquity being repaid by desolation, yet Psalm 103:10-12 declares that God does not deal with us as per our sins, indicating His mercy surpasses judgment.
Psalm 103:10-12: He hath not dealt with us after our sins; nor rewarded us according to our iniquities.
Contradiction with Isaiah 1:18
Leviticus 26:43 conveys inevitable desolation for sin, but Isaiah 1:18 symbolizes God's readiness to cleanse and forgive, contradicting the notion of unending punishment.
Isaiah 1:18: Come now, and let us reason together, saith the LORD: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool.
Contradiction with Hebrews 8:12
Leviticus 26:43 prescribes repercussions for iniquity, while Hebrews 8:12 affirms God's mercy in forgiving wickedness and forgetting sins, showcasing divine forgiveness outweighing former penalties.
Hebrews 8:12: For I will be merciful to their unrighteousness, and their sins and their iniquities will I remember no more.
Paradox #1
This verse suggests that the land enjoys rest after being deserted by people, which conflicts with the scientific understanding that land ecosystems generally require active management or natural cycles to maintain balance and thrive. In reality, an absence of human or natural intervention can sometimes lead to overgrowth, invasive species, or ecosystem imbalance.
Paradox #2
Leviticus 26:43 discusses the land enjoying its sabbath rests and the people being punished for their sins. A contradiction could arise if someone considers the idea of collective punishment unfair, as the verse implies people suffer for the sins of the group or ancestors. This can conflict with the modern belief that individuals should only be held accountable for their own actions, not the actions of others.