Contradiction with Mark 7:18-19
Jesus declares all foods clean, contradicting Leviticus 7:18's concerns about eating improperly completed sacrifices.
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 nothing is unclean in itself, challenging Leviticus 7:18's prohibition on consuming certain sacrifices.
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 10:25
Paul advises eating anything sold in meat markets without raising questions of conscience, differing from the ritual restrictions in Leviticus 7:18.
1 Corinthians 10:25: Whatsoever is sold in the shambles, [that] eat, asking no question for conscience sake:
Contradiction with Acts 10:15
God tells Peter not to call any food impure, contrasting Leviticus 7:18's rules on sacrificial consumption.
Acts 10:15: And the voice [spake] unto him again the second time, What God hath cleansed, [that] call not thou common.
Contradiction with Colossians 2:16
Paul warns against judging people by food laws, which opposes the strict guidelines in Leviticus 7:18.
Colossians 2:16: 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]
Paradox #1
One potential contradiction with the guidance in Leviticus 7:18 could be with other verses in the Old Testament that seem more lenient regarding leftover food or offerings, creating confusion about the strictness of the rules. Additionally, some might see inconsistencies with how these rules apply to modern dietary or religious practices, questioning their relevance or interpretation today. Overall, interpretations and adherence to such rules have varied over time and across different communities.
Paradox #2
This verse can be seen as morally contradictory because it places strict rules on sacrificial offerings, stating that eating the offering after a specified time is unacceptable and displeases God. This may seem inconsistent with other teachings that emphasize forgiveness and compassion, suggesting that human errors or delays might be understood and forgiven rather than strictly penalized.