Contradiction with Matthew 15:11
This verse suggests that what comes out of a person's mouth is what defiles them, not what they consume, contrasting with the emphasis on distinguishing between the holy and the profane in Ezekiel 44:23.
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
These verses indicate that nothing entering a person from the outside can defile them, which contrasts with the strict distinction between clean and unclean as per Ezekiel 44:23.
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 10:15
This verse proclaims that God has cleansed certain things and calls for not considering them common or unclean, which contradicts the priestly role of distinguishing the unclean in Ezekiel 44:23.
Acts 10:15: And the voice [spake] unto him again the second time, What God hath cleansed, [that] call not thou common.
Contradiction with Romans 14:14
Paul states that nothing is unclean in itself, contradicting the directive in Ezekiel 44:23 for priests to teach the difference between clean and unclean.
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 Colossians 2:16
This verse encourages believers not to let others judge them in matters of food or drink, contrasting with Ezekiel 44:23's focus on distinguishing holy and unholy practices.
Colossians 2:16: 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]
Paradox #1
The contradiction, inconsistency, or conflict related to Ezekiel 44:23 might be about the differing roles and rules for priests compared to other parts of the Old Testament. In some texts, the duties and responsibilities given to priests might not align perfectly with what's described in other books, leading to different interpretations or practices in Jewish and Christian traditions. Such discrepancies can lead to debates about the correct roles and teachings for priests.
Paradox #2
The moral conflict could arise from the expectation that one group of people must teach others to separate right from wrong, which might suggest that others are incapable of making such distinctions on their own. This could be seen as limiting personal moral agency or ignoring the ability of individuals to understand morality through personal experience or other teachings.