Contradiction with Exodus 30:15
This verse states that the rich shall not give more and the poor shall not give less than half a shekel when they give an offering to the Lord, contradicting the valuation based on age or gender found in Leviticus 27:3.
Exodus 30:15: The rich shall not give more, and the poor shall not give less than half a shekel, when [they] give an offering unto the LORD, to make an atonement for your souls. [give more: Heb. multiply] [give less: Heb. diminish]
Contradiction with Romans 2:11
This verse declares that there is no respect of persons with God, contrasting the differential valuation in Leviticus 27:3 based on age and gender.
Romans 2:11: For there is no respect of persons with God.
Contradiction with Galatians 3:28
This verse emphasizes that there is neither Jew nor Greek, slave nor free, male nor female in Christ Jesus, contradicting the distinctions made in valuations in Leviticus 27:3.
Galatians 3:28: There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus.
Contradiction with James 2:1
This verse advises against showing favoritism, which contradicts the differential valuation based on gender and age seen in Leviticus 27:3.
James 2:1: My brethren, have not the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, [the Lord] of glory, with respect of persons.
Paradox #1
The contradiction in Leviticus 27:3 could arise from the idea of assigning a specific monetary value to human life, which might conflict with the belief that all human lives are equally valuable and cannot be quantified. This might also be seen as inconsistent with the broader teachings of compassion and equality found in other parts of religious texts.