Contradiction with Mark 7:18-19
These verses indicate that all foods are clean, contradicting the unclean animal regulations in Leviticus 5:2.
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 Acts 10:13-15
Peter is told to eat unclean animals, with God declaring them clean, conflicting with the impurity mentioned in Leviticus 5:2.
Acts 10:13-15: And there came a voice to him, Rise, Peter; kill, and eat.
Contradiction with Romans 14:14
Declares that no food is unclean in itself, challenging the unclean designations in Leviticus 5:2.
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]
Paradox #1
The contradiction in the verse could relate to the understanding of cleanliness and contamination. The verse implies that touching certain things can make a person spiritually unclean. Modern science, however, distinguishes between physical cleanliness and spiritual states, focusing on germs and bacteria as causes of physical contamination, not spiritual impurity. Thus, the idea of spiritual uncleanliness from touching certain things is not supported by scientific understanding.
Paradox #2
The contradiction in Leviticus 5:2 could be seen in how it addresses the concept of sin and guilt related to unintentional actions. There might be a conflict because someone could feel guilty and be required to make an offering for something they did not knowingly do wrong, which could seem unfair or unjust to some people. This raises questions about accountability and fairness in moral responsibility.