Contradictions and Paradoxes in Leviticus 8:1

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Leviticus 8:1 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Leviticus 8:1. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, Moses is being told something important by God. It's like when a parent talks to their child and gives them special instructions.

Leviticus 8:1: And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying,

Contradiction with Genesis 1:31

This verse describes God seeing everything He had made as "very good," which contrasts with the detailed rituals and laws in Leviticus.

Genesis 1:31: And God saw every thing that he had made, and, behold, [it was] very good. And the evening and the morning were the sixth day. [And the evening...: Heb. And the evening was, and the morning was etc.]

Contradiction with Matthew 22:37-40

Jesus summarizes the law with love for God and neighbor, which contrasts with the specific ritual instructions in Leviticus 8:1.

Matthew 22:37-40: This is the first and great commandment.

Contradiction with Hebrews 8:13

Describes the old covenant as obsolete, contradicting the continuation of old rituals in Leviticus.

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 Mark 7:18-19

Jesus declares all foods clean, which contradicts the dietary and ritual laws set forth in Leviticus.

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 Colossians 2:16-17

Advises against being judged by old ceremonial laws, which includes Levitical instructions.

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]
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