Contradiction with Acts 10:15
God declares that what He has cleansed should not be called unclean.
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 no food is unclean in itself.
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
It is affirmed that every creature of God is good and nothing is to be refused if received with thanksgiving.
1 Timothy 4:4: For every creature of God [is] good, and nothing to be refused, if it be received with thanksgiving:
Contradiction with Mark 7:18-19
Jesus declares all foods clean, contradicting Old Testament dietary laws.
Mark 7:18-19: Because it entereth not into his heart, but into the belly, and goeth out into the draught, purging all meats?
Paradox #1
Theological discussions sometimes point out that certain dietary laws, like those in Leviticus, seem inconsistent with later parts of the Bible where different dietary practices are allowed or where such laws are no longer emphasized, such as in the teachings of Jesus or the letters of Paul. This can create a perceived conflict between Old Testament laws and New Testament teachings about dietary restrictions and purity.
Paradox #2
This verse might be seen as inconsistent with later teachings in the Bible about dietary laws and ritual purity. In the Old Testament, there are strict rules about clean and unclean foods and practices, but later in the New Testament, there are passages that suggest these rules no longer apply, like when Peter has a vision in Acts 10 declaring all foods clean. This shift could be seen as a contradiction between the older and newer teachings.
Paradox #3
This verse could be seen as having a moral conflict because, on one hand, it emphasizes the importance of purity and following specific religious laws, while on the other hand, it might seem harsh or exclusionary to those who are unable to meet these strict standards due to circumstances beyond their control. This could be seen as inconsistent with more inclusive or forgiving moral teachings elsewhere in religious texts.