Contradiction with Mark 7:18-19
Jesus declares all foods clean, which contradicts the prohibition on eating certain meats if considered unclean as in Leviticus 7:20.
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's vision instructs him not to call impure what God has made clean, contrary to the restrictions in Leviticus 7:20.
Acts 10:13-15: And there came a voice to him, Rise, Peter; kill, and eat.
Contradiction with Romans 14:14
Paul says nothing is unclean in itself, except to the one who believes it is unclean, opposing the impurity rules in Leviticus 7:20.
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 Timothy 4:4-5
States that every creature is good if received with thanksgiving, which goes against the prohibitions of consuming certain unclean things found in Leviticus 7:20.
1 Timothy 4:4-5: For every creature of God [is] good, and nothing to be refused, if it be received with thanksgiving:
Paradox #1
Leviticus 7:20 talks about the rules for eating a sacrifice, specifically about being clean. The potential contradiction could come when comparing it to New Testament teachings, where Jesus and other writers mention purity and uncleanness as more about what comes from the heart rather than following strict food laws. This shift in focus from external rules to internal attitudes might seem inconsistent with the Old Testament law.
Paradox #2
Leviticus 7:20 talks about specific rules for eating sacrificial meat and the consequences of not following them. A potential contradiction is that it emphasizes strict ritual purity while other parts of the Bible emphasize inner moral values over ritual. This could conflict with the idea that heart and intentions matter more than external rules.