Leviticus 7:17 Contradictions and Paradoxes

According to Moses, this means that if there is any leftover meat from a special offering after two days, it should be burned up completely on the third day. This teaches that God wanted His people to be careful and respectful with what they give to Him.

Contradiction with Matthew 15:11

This verse indicates that it is not what goes into the mouth that defiles a person, but rather what comes out, suggesting less strictness on food consumption compared to Leviticus 7:17.

Matthew 15:11: Not that which goeth into the mouth defileth a man; but that which cometh out of the mouth, this defileth a man.

Contradiction with Acts 10:15

God's declaration that what He has cleansed should not be called common challenges the idea of certain foods being unclean or needing to be disposed of.

Acts 10:15: And the voice [spake] unto him again the second time, What God hath cleansed, [that] call not thou common.

Contradiction with Romans 14:14

Paul states that nothing is unclean in itself, which contradicts the Levitical law about disposing of certain leftover meat as unclean.

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 1 Corinthians 8:8

This verse indicates that food does not commend us to God, contradicting the regulations about food and holiness in Leviticus 7:17.

1 Corinthians 8:8: But meat commendeth us not to God: for neither, if we eat, are we the better; neither, if we eat not, are we the worse. [are we the better: or, have we the more] [are we the worse: or, have we the less]

Contradiction with Colossians 2:16-17

Suggests that dietary laws are a shadow of things to come and should not be imposed, which contradicts the strict dietary regulations of 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 1 Timothy 4:4-5

Declares that every creation of God is good and should not be refused if received with thanksgiving, contradicting the requirements to dispose of uneaten sacrificial meat.