Contradictions and Paradoxes in Leviticus 27:4

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Leviticus 27:4 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Leviticus 27:4. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, if the person being valued is a woman, the set value is thirty shekels. This helps people know how much to give when making a special promise to God.

Leviticus 27:4: And if it [be] a female, then thy estimation shall be thirty shekels.

Contradiction with Genesis 1:27

This verse states that God created male and female in His own image, suggesting equality, while Leviticus 27:4 assigns different monetary values to men and women.

Genesis 1:27: So God created man in his [own] image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them.

Contradiction with Galatians 3:28

It emphasizes that there is neither male nor female in Christ, promoting spiritual equality, which contrasts with the gender-based valuation in Leviticus 27:4.

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 Acts 10:34-35

These verses state that God shows no partiality and accepts anyone who fears Him, regardless of gender, opposing the differential valuation by gender in Leviticus 27:4.

Acts 10:34-35: Then Peter opened [his] mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons:

Contradiction with James 2:1

This verse warns against showing favoritism, which can be seen as contradictory to assigning different values to men and women as seen in Leviticus 27:4.

James 2:1: My brethren, have not the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, [the Lord] of glory, with respect of persons.

Contradiction with 1 Peter 3:7

It instructs husbands to honor their wives as equals, which contradicts the lower value assigned to women in Leviticus 27:4.

1 Peter 3:7: Likewise, ye husbands, dwell with [them] according to knowledge, giving honour unto the wife, as unto the weaker vessel, and as being heirs together of the grace of life; that your prayers be not hindered.

Paradox #1

The contradiction might involve the idea of assigning different monetary values to people based on gender, which could be seen as inconsistent with the principle of equality and equal worth of all human beings.

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