Contradiction with Isaiah 1:18
While Leviticus 15:23 focuses on ceremonial uncleanliness, Isaiah 1:18 speaks of forgiveness and cleansing from sins, showing a shift from ceremonial to spiritual purity.
Isaiah 1:18: Come now, and let us reason together, saith the LORD: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool.
Contradiction with Matthew 9:13
Contradicts the focus on ceremonial law by emphasizing mercy rather than sacrifice, shifting the focus from ritual impurity to moral and spiritual concerns.
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 Acts 10:15
Declares that what God has cleansed should not be called common or unclean, challenging the ritual cleanliness laws of Leviticus.
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
Asserts that nothing is unclean in itself, contrasting the emphasis on physical impurity found in Leviticus 15:23.
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 8:13
Speaks of the old covenant becoming obsolete, including the ceremonial laws like those in Leviticus, indicating a new focus away from ritual impurity.
Hebrews 8:13: In that he saith, A new [covenant], he hath made the first old. Now that which decayeth and waxeth old [is] ready to vanish away.
Contradiction with Colossians 2:16-17
Advises against judging others based on ceremonial laws, suggesting these laws are a shadow of things to come, focusing instead on spiritual realities.
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]
Paradox #1
Leviticus 15:23 discusses ceremonial cleanliness laws related to touching certain objects. A possible doctrinal conflict might arise when comparing this with the New Testament teachings that focus on internal purity and faith rather than strict adherence to ceremonial laws. This shift emphasizes personal faith over ritualistic practices.