Contradiction with Leviticus 23:17
This verse instructs the use of leaven, contradicting Leviticus 2:11 which prohibits leaven in offerings.
Leviticus 23:17: Ye shall bring out of your habitations two wave loaves of two tenth deals: they shall be of fine flour; they shall be baken with leaven; [they are] the firstfruits unto the LORD.
Contradiction with Matthew 13:33
This verse uses leaven in a positive parable, contrasting with the negative connotation in Leviticus 2:11.
Matthew 13:33: Another parable spake he unto them; The kingdom of heaven is like unto leaven, which a woman took, and hid in three measures of meal, till the whole was leavened. [measures: the word in the Greek is a measure containing about a peck and a half, wanting a little more than a pint]
Contradiction with Amos 4:5
This verse describes offering leavened bread, conflicting with the prohibitive command in Leviticus 2:11.
Amos 4:5: And offer a sacrifice of thanksgiving with leaven, and proclaim [and] publish the free offerings: for this liketh you, O ye children of Israel, saith the Lord GOD. [offer: Heb. offer by burning] [this...: Heb. so ye love]
Paradox #1
Leviticus 2:11 contains instructions about offerings made to God, specifically mentioning that certain ingredients should not be included. A potential contradiction or inconsistency could arise when comparing this rule with other biblical passages that describe offerings with those very ingredients, such as yeast or honey, being accepted or used in different contexts. This might cause confusion or debate about the rules for offerings.
Paradox #2
The verse mentions not using yeast in offerings, which could be seen as inconsistent with the natural fermentation process that occurs with yeast. Yeast is a key ingredient in bread and occurs naturally, so from a scientific standpoint, avoiding it might seem unnecessary for offerings.
Paradox #3
Leviticus 2:11 has a potential moral conflict because it prohibits using yeast and honey in offerings to God, which seems to contradict the idea of bringing the best and most pleasing things to worship. People might wonder why such commonly valued ingredients are not allowed, creating confusion about what is considered acceptable or pleasing to God.