Contradiction with Matthew 15:11
Contradicts by stating that what enters the mouth does not defile a person, but what comes out of the mouth does, challenging the focus on external cleanliness.
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
Emphasizes that food cannot defile a person, as it does not enter the heart, contradicting the concept of defilement by touch as 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 Acts 10:15
Declares that what God has cleansed should not be called impure, contradicting Leviticus' stringent purity laws.
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
States that no food is inherently unclean, opposing the ritual impurity emphasized in Leviticus.
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 Hebrews 9:13-14
Argues that Christ's sacrifice purifies the conscience beyond the external purification rituals of the law.
Hebrews 9:13-14: For if the blood of bulls and of goats, and the ashes of an heifer sprinkling the unclean, sanctifieth to the purifying of the flesh:
Paradox #1
The verse you referenced is part of the Old Testament laws regarding ritual cleanliness. Some people might see a contradiction between these ancient purity laws and the teachings of Jesus in the New Testament, who emphasized inner purity and compassion over strict adherence to ritual practices. This could seem inconsistent to those comparing the emphasis on ceremonial laws versus moral and ethical teachings later emphasized in Christian teachings.
Paradox #2
Leviticus 15:22 refers to cleanliness and contamination related to physical touch. A scientific inconsistency might be that it reflects ancient understandings of hygiene, which may not align with modern medical knowledge regarding how diseases spread. Today, we know that not all physical contact leads to transmission of illnesses, and the principles of germ theory offer a more comprehensive understanding of disease prevention.
Paradox #3
Leviticus 15:22 talks about cleanliness laws related to touching certain objects. A contradiction could be that these laws seem to emphasize external cleanliness as important for being in good standing, while other parts of the Bible prioritize internal moral and spiritual purity. The focus on physical cleanliness might seem inconsistent with teachings that value inner righteousness over ritual practices.