Contradiction with Matthew 5:17
Jesus claims to fulfill the Law, suggesting a shift from Old Testament practices like land valuation.
Matthew 5:17: Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil.
Contradiction with Hebrews 8:13
Declares the old covenant, which includes Levitical laws, as obsolete.
Hebrews 8:13: In that he saith, A new [covenant], he hath made the first old. Now that which decayeth and waxeth old [is] ready to vanish away.
Contradiction with Galatians 3:10-11
States that the law cannot justify, implying valuation laws like in Leviticus are insufficient for salvation.
Galatians 3:10-11: For as many as are of the works of the law are under the curse: for it is written, Cursed [is] every one that continueth not in all things which are written in the book of the law to do them.
Contradiction with Colossians 2:14
Suggests that legal demands like those in Leviticus have been nullified.
Colossians 2:14: Blotting out the handwriting of ordinances that was against us, which was contrary to us, and took it out of the way, nailing it to his cross;
Contradiction with Romans 10:4
Proclaims Christ as the end of the law, indicating a move away from Old Testament valuation rules.
Romans 10:4: For Christ [is] the end of the law for righteousness to every one that believeth.
Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 3:14
Mentions that a veil remains in place when the old covenant is read, implying a lack of understanding or continuation.
2 Corinthians 3:14: But their minds were blinded: for until this day remaineth the same vail untaken away in the reading of the old testament; which [vail] is done away in Christ.
Contradiction with Ephesians 2:15
States that Christ abolished the law of commandments in ordinances, which would include Levitical statutes.
Ephesians 2:15: Having abolished in his flesh the enmity, [even] the law of commandments [contained] in ordinances; for to make in himself of twain one new man, [so] making peace;
Contradiction with Mark 7:19
Indicates that Jesus declared all foods clean, challenging specific Levitical purity laws.
Mark 7:19: And he said, That which cometh out of the man, that defileth the man.
Contradiction with Acts 10:15
Reinforces the idea of God lifting dietary restrictions, part of Levitical law structures.
Acts 10:15: And the voice [spake] unto him again the second time, What God hath cleansed, [that] call not thou common.
Paradox #1
Leviticus 27:16 talks about dedicating a piece of land to God and how its value should be calculated based on the amount of seed required to sow it. A potential doctrinal conflict could arise when considering the New Testament teachings that emphasize spiritual offerings over material or ceremonial offerings. In Christianity, the focus is often on faith, grace, and inner devotion rather than specific material valuations or offerings, which might seem inconsistent with the detailed regulations found in parts of the Old Testament.