Contradiction with Luke 6:37
This verse emphasizes not judging others, whereas Leviticus 5:1 requires a person to bear witness against another's wrongdoing.
Luke 6:37: Judge not, and ye shall not be judged: condemn not, and ye shall not be condemned: forgive, and ye shall be forgiven:
Contradiction with Matthew 7:1
Advises against judging others, potentially contradicting the obligation to speak up about others' sins as per Leviticus 5:1.
Matthew 7:1: Judge not, that ye be not judged.
Contradiction with John 8:7
Encourages forgiveness and not condemning others, contrasting with the requirement to testify in Leviticus 5:1.
John 8:7: So when they continued asking him, he lifted up himself, and said unto them, He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone at her.
Paradox #1
Leviticus 5:1 is about the responsibility of a person to speak up when they know information relevant to a matter of wrongdoing. A possible contradiction or conflict might arise when comparing this duty to remain silent mentioned elsewhere in the Bible or situations where not speaking could lead to greater harm or conflict with aspects of compassion and forgiveness taught in other passages. This tension between the requirement to disclose information and other moral or ethical teachings could be seen as a conflict.
Paradox #2
Leviticus 5:1 could present a contradiction or conflict in how it deals with responsibility and speaking up. The verse insists on the obligation to testify if you are a witness, which can create tension with situations where speaking out might cause harm, conflict, or break trust. This raises questions about when it is right to stay silent or protect others, creating a potential inconsistency between duty and compassion.