Contradiction with Jeremiah 31:34
This verse speaks of God forgiving iniquity and remembering sin no more, contrasting with Leviticus 8:34, which emphasizes keeping specific ordinances under penalty.
Jeremiah 31:34: And they shall teach no more every man his neighbour, and every man his brother, saying, Know the LORD: for they shall all know me, from the least of them unto the greatest of them, saith the LORD: for I will forgive their iniquity, and I will remember their sin no more.
Contradiction with Hosea 6:6
This verse emphasizes mercy rather than sacrifice, in contrast to Leviticus 8:34, which focuses on ritual observance.
Hosea 6:6: For I desired mercy, and not sacrifice; and the knowledge of God more than burnt offerings.
Contradiction with Micah 6:8
This verse stresses doing justly, loving mercy, and walking humbly with God rather than ritual commands as in Leviticus 8:34.
Micah 6:8: He hath shewed thee, O man, what [is] good; and what doth the LORD require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God? [walk...: Heb. humble thyself to walk]
Contradiction with Colossians 2:16-17
These verses indicate that old religious practices are a shadow of things to come, implying a move away from the ritual instructions like those in Leviticus 8:34.
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 Matthew 9:13
Jesus emphasizes mercy over sacrifice, which contradicts the strict sacrificial rituals commanded in Leviticus 8:34.
Matthew 9:13: But go ye and learn what [that] meaneth, I will have mercy, and not sacrifice: for I am not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.
Contradiction with Romans 14:17
The kingdom of God is described as being about righteousness, peace, and joy, not rules like those in Leviticus 8:34.
Romans 14:17: For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost.
Contradiction with Mark 7:18-19
Jesus declares all foods clean, challenging the Levitical laws that include specific dietary rituals.
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 Galatians 5:1
Paul speaks of freedom in Christ, opposing the bondage of the law referenced in Leviticus 8:34.
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.
Paradox #1
Leviticus 8:34 could be seen as having a contradiction or conflict because it involves detailed rituals and commands given to Moses, which might seem in contrast with the New Testament focus on grace and inner faith rather than strict adherence to ritualistic laws. This can appear inconsistent for those who believe in both sections of the Bible, as it raises the question of whether the focus should be on ritual or personal faith.