Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 10:25
This verse suggests freedom in eating whatever is sold in the marketplace, without concerns for ceremonial laws, which contradicts the specific offerings and rituals mandated in Leviticus.
1 Corinthians 10:25: Whatsoever is sold in the shambles, [that] eat, asking no question for conscience sake:
Contradiction with Mark 7:18-19
Jesus declares all foods clean, which contradicts the Levitical law about unclean animals and specific offerings.
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 Hebrews 8:13
This verse speaks of a new covenant, making the first covenant obsolete, contradicting the need to follow specific Levitical laws on offerings.
Hebrews 8:13: In that he saith, A new [covenant], he hath made the first old. Now that which decayeth and waxeth old [is] ready to vanish away.
Contradiction with Colossians 2:16-17
Paul states not to let anyone judge you concerning food or drink or regarding festivals, which can be seen as contradicting the ritualistic food/offerings laws in 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 Acts 10:13-15
Peter is told in a vision to eat unclean animals, which is a direct contradiction to the dietary laws upheld in books like Leviticus.
Acts 10:13-15: And there came a voice to him, Rise, Peter; kill, and eat.
Contradiction with Galatians 5:1
Paul speaks of freedom in Christ apart from the law, suggesting a move away from the Levitical food laws.
Galatians 5:1: Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage.
Contradiction with Romans 14:14
Paul states that nothing is unclean in itself, directly contradicting specific unclean laws and offerings in Leviticus.
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]
Paradox #1
The potential contradiction or inconsistency with this verse could relate to differing practices and interpretations of ritual laws among ancient Jewish communities. Some groups may have followed the instructions in this verse strictly, while others could have had different traditions or variations in their sacrificial practices. This could lead to differing understandings or applications of the text, creating inconsistency in historical practices.