Contradictions and Paradoxes in Mark 1:42

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Mark 1:42 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Mark 1:42. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Mark, when Jesus spoke, the sick man's skin disease went away right away, and he became healthy. Christians believe this shows how powerful and caring Jesus is.

Mark 1:42: And as soon as he had spoken, immediately the leprosy departed from him, and he was cleansed.

Contradiction with Leviticus 13:46

Contradicts Mark 1:42 as it requires lepers to live in isolation rather than be immediately cleansed.

Leviticus 13:46: All the days wherein the plague [shall be] in him he shall be defiled; he [is] unclean: he shall dwell alone; without the camp [shall] his habitation [be].

Contradiction with Numbers 12:14-15

Contradicts Mark 1:42 as it describes a necessary quarantine period for healing from leprosy, not immediate healing.

Numbers 12:14-15: And the LORD said unto Moses, If her father had but spit in her face, should she not be ashamed seven days? let her be shut out from the camp seven days, and after that let her be received in [again].

Contradiction with 2 Kings 5:10-14

Contradicts Mark 1:42 by showing a process and condition for healing from leprosy rather than instantaneous cleansing.

2 Kings 5:10-14: And Elisha sent a messenger unto him, saying, Go and wash in Jordan seven times, and thy flesh shall come again to thee, and thou shalt be clean.

Contradiction with Luke 17:12-14

Contradicts Mark 1:42 because it involves a command to show themselves to priests before they are cleansed, indicating a process.

Luke 17:12-14: And as he entered into a certain village, there met him ten men that were lepers, which stood afar off:
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