Contradictions and Paradoxes in Leviticus 6:17

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Leviticus 6:17 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Leviticus 6:17. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, God told the people that this special bread shouldn't have yeast because it is a holy gift, just like other important offerings that help people say sorry to God. These offerings are special and meant to help people be close to God.

Leviticus 6:17: It shall not be baken with leaven. I have given it [unto them for] their portion of my offerings made by fire; it [is] most holy, as [is] the sin offering, and as the trespass offering.

Contradiction with Leviticus 11:2-4

These verses allow the consumption of certain animals, whereas Leviticus 6:17 emphasizes that the offerings to God cannot have leaven, which can extend to dietary laws and sacred consumption.

Leviticus 11:2-4: Speak unto the children of Israel, saying, These [are] the beasts which ye shall eat among all the beasts that [are] on the earth.

Contradiction with Romans 14:14

This verse states that nothing is unclean in itself, contradicting the idea of strict dietary laws like the ordinance in Leviticus 6:17.

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 Mark 7:18-19

Jesus declares all foods clean, which contrasts with the prohibitions of leaven in offerings as specified in Leviticus 6:17.

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 instructed that what God has cleansed should not be considered unclean, opposing the restrictions found in Leviticus 6:17.

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

Contradiction with 1 Timothy 4:4

It states that every creature of God is good and nothing to be refused if received with thanksgiving, which contrasts with the dietary law in Leviticus 6:17.

1 Timothy 4:4: For every creature of God [is] good, and nothing to be refused, if it be received with thanksgiving:

Paradox #1

This verse focuses on specific dietary laws and rituals. A contradiction or inconsistency might be seen in how strict food laws can conflict with the broader moral teaching of love and inclusion. Some might see a tension between the emphasis on rules and the larger message of compassion and acceptance.

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