Contradiction with 1 Samuel 16:7
While Leviticus 13:41 focuses on physical appearance concerning leprosy, this verse emphasizes that the Lord looks at the heart, not outward appearances.
1 Samuel 16:7: But the LORD said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for [the LORD seeth] not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart. [outward...: Heb. eyes]
Contradiction with Matthew 23:27-28
Contrasts the focus on outward cleanliness in Leviticus by highlighting the importance of inner purity.
Matthew 23:27-28: Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye are like unto whited sepulchres, which indeed appear beautiful outward, but are within full of dead [men's] bones, and of all uncleanness.
Contradiction with 1 Peter 3:3-4
Advises believers that beauty should come from within, in direct contrast to the external focus in Leviticus.
1 Peter 3:3-4: Whose adorning let it not be that outward [adorning] of plaiting the hair, and of wearing of gold, or of putting on of apparel;
Contradiction with James 2:1-4
Warns against showing favoritism based on outward appearances, contradicting the physical assessments in Leviticus.
James 2:1-4: My brethren, have not the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, [the Lord] of glory, with respect of persons.
Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 5:16
Encourages believers to regard no one from a worldly point of view, countering Leviticus' emphasis on external conditions.
2 Corinthians 5:16: Wherefore henceforth know we no man after the flesh: yea, though we have known Christ after the flesh, yet now henceforth know we [him] no more.