Contradictions and Paradoxes in Leviticus 27:17

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Leviticus 27:17 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Leviticus 27:17. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Leviticus, if someone makes their field special for God right from the start of a special celebration year called the "jubilee," the value of that field stays the same as you decided it would be. It's like setting a price for something special and keeping it the same because it's important.

Leviticus 27:17: If he sanctify his field from the year of jubile, according to thy estimation it shall stand.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:19

While Leviticus 27:17 discusses consecrating land unto the Lord, Matthew 6:19 advises against laying up treasures on earth, which could imply not putting value on earthly land.

Matthew 6:19: Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:

Contradiction with Acts 17:24

Leviticus 27:17 involves dedicating land, but Acts 17:24 indicates that God does not dwell in temples made with hands, suggesting the physical land's dedication is unnecessary.

Acts 17:24: God that made the world and all things therein, seeing that he is Lord of heaven and earth, dwelleth not in temples made with hands;

Contradiction with Hebrews 7:18

Leviticus 27:17 reflects on laws about consecration, but Hebrews 7:18 speaks of the disannulment of a former commandment due to its weakness, suggesting the law's obsolescence.

Hebrews 7:18: For there is verily a disannulling of the commandment going before for the weakness and unprofitableness thereof.

Contradiction with Mark 10:21

Leviticus 27:17 involves pledging fields, while Mark 10:21 calls for selling one's possessions and giving to the poor, hinting at leaving material wealth behind.

Mark 10:21: Then Jesus beholding him loved him, and said unto him, One thing thou lackest: go thy way, sell whatsoever thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, take up the cross, and follow me.

Contradiction with Galatians 3:10

Leviticus 27:17 is part of the law that Galatians 3:10 warns curses those relying on the law for righteousness, hinting at a spiritual rather than a physical promise.

Galatians 3:10: 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.
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