Contradiction with Galatians 3:28
This verse states there is neither Jew nor Greek, slave nor free, male nor female, for all are one in Christ Jesus, contradicting the exclusionary priestly restrictions based on physical impairments in Leviticus 21:19.
Galatians 3:28: There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus.
Contradiction with Galatians 5:14
This verse emphasizes loving your neighbor as yourself, which contradicts the exclusionary practices implied in the priestly restrictions.
Galatians 5:14: For all the law is fulfilled in one word, [even] in this; Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.
Contradiction with Matthew 11:28
This verse invites all who are weary and burdened, offering rest, which contradicts the idea of exclusion seen in physical conditions.
Matthew 11:28: Come unto me, all [ye] that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
Contradiction with Acts 10:34-35
Peter’s declaration that God shows no partiality, but accepts people from every nation who fear Him, contradicts the exclusion based on physical appearances.
Acts 10:34-35: Then Peter opened [his] mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons:
Contradiction with 1 Samuel 16:7
God's focus is on the heart rather than outward appearance, contradicting the physical restrictions mandated in Leviticus 21:19.
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 James 2:1
Advises against showing favoritism, which contradicts Leviticus 21:19's treatment based on physical condition.
James 2:1: My brethren, have not the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, [the Lord] of glory, with respect of persons.
Contradiction with Luke 14:13-14
Encourages inviting the poor, the crippled, the lame, and the blind, contrasting with the exclusionary rules of Leviticus 21:19.
Luke 14:13-14: But when thou makest a feast, call the poor, the maimed, the lame, the blind:
Contradiction with Romans 2:11
States there is no respect of persons with God, contradicting human-imposed distinctions based on physical conditions.
Romans 2:11: For there is no respect of persons with God.
Contradiction with Isaiah 56:3-5
God includes eunuchs and foreigners who keep His covenant, contradicting physical exclusions set in Leviticus.
Isaiah 56:3-5: Neither let the son of the stranger, that hath joined himself to the LORD, speak, saying, The LORD hath utterly separated me from his people: neither let the eunuch say, Behold, I [am] a dry tree.
Contradiction with Colossians 3:11
Declares no Greek or Jew, circumcised or uncircumcised, Barbarian, Scythian, bond nor free in Christ, contradicts physical status discrimination.
Colossians 3:11: Where there is neither Greek nor Jew, circumcision nor uncircumcision, Barbarian, Scythian, bond [nor] free: but Christ [is] all, and in all.