Contradiction with Matthew 15:11
Explains that it is not what goes into the mouth that defiles a person, which contradicts the prohibition in Leviticus 7:23 on eating certain animal fats.
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 Mark 7:18-19
Declares all foods clean, contrasting with Leviticus 7:23's dietary restriction.
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
God commands Peter to eat unclean animals, stating that what God has made clean should not be called impure, opposing the dietary law in Leviticus 7:23.
Acts 10:13-15: And there came a voice to him, Rise, Peter; kill, and eat.
Contradiction with Romans 14:14
States that nothing is unclean in itself, which contradicts the dietary prohibition in Leviticus 7:23 about eating fat.
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
Asserts that every creature of God is good and nothing is to be refused if received with thanksgiving, contradicting the restrictions in Leviticus 7:23.
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 talks about dietary laws, specifically prohibiting eating certain animal fats. A possible doctrinal conflict could arise when compared to New Testament teachings, such as in Acts 10, where Peter has a vision that suggests all foods are clean. This can create an inconsistency between Old Testament laws and New Testament teachings on Christian dietary practices.
Paradox #2
Leviticus 7:23 instructs not to eat the fat of certain animals. A potential contradiction could arise when comparing this with other cultures or parts of the Bible where consuming animal fat was either common or not specifically prohibited. Dietary rules varied greatly among different groups, leading to inconsistencies in practice and belief.
Paradox #3
Leviticus 7:23 advises against eating animal fat. A contradiction might arise when considering the overall biblical message that God created all things for good and for human use. Some might see a conflict between the prohibition of eating certain animal fats and the broader idea of enjoying all of God's creations.