Contradictions and Paradoxes in Leviticus 4:9

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Leviticus 4:9 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Leviticus 4:9. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, this verse is about God teaching people how to say "sorry" when they make mistakes by using special parts of an animal in a way to show they are really sorry. It was a way for them to follow rules and stay close to God.

Leviticus 4:9: And the two kidneys, and the fat that [is] upon them, which [is] by the flanks, and the caul above the liver, with the kidneys, it shall he take away,

Contradiction with Mark 7:18-19

Jesus declares all foods clean, which contradicts Leviticus laws that specify certain animal parts should be burned and not consumed.

Mark 7:18-19: Because it entereth not into his heart, but into the belly, and goeth out into the draught, purging all meats?

Contradiction with Romans 14:14

Paul states that no food is unclean in itself, challenging the sacrificial and dietary laws of Leviticus.

Romans 14:14: I know, and am persuaded by the Lord Jesus, that [there is] nothing unclean of itself: but to him that esteemeth any thing to be unclean, to him [it is] unclean. [unclean: Gr. common]

Contradiction with Acts 10:13-15

Peter is told not to call anything impure that God has made clean, opposing the specific sacrificial rules in Leviticus.

Acts 10:13-15: And there came a voice to him, Rise, Peter; kill, and eat.

Contradiction with Colossians 2:16-17

Paul advises not to be judged by dietary laws, which goes against the detailed food restrictions described in Leviticus.

Colossians 2:16-17: Let no man therefore judge you in meat, or in drink, or in respect of an holyday, or of the new moon, or of the sabbath [days]: [in meat...: or, for eating and drinking] [respect: or, part]

Contradiction with Hebrews 10:1

The sacrifices are a shadow of good things to come, suggesting a shift from the old laws like those found in Leviticus.

Hebrews 10:1: For the law having a shadow of good things to come, [and] not the very image of the things, can never with those sacrifices which they offered year by year continually make the comers thereunto perfect.
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