Contradiction with Matthew 15:11
This verse suggests that what enters a man's mouth does not defile him, which contradicts the emphasis on ceremonial cleanliness in Leviticus 22:2.
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 Acts 10:15
The vision given to Peter in this verse implies that God has made all things clean, challenging the restriction on what was considered unclean in Leviticus 22:2.
Acts 10:15: And the voice [spake] unto him again the second time, What God hath cleansed, [that] call not thou common.
Contradiction with Mark 7:18-19
Jesus declares all foods clean, contradicting the laws of purity and defilement outlined in Leviticus 22:2.
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 Romans 14:14
Paul states that nothing is unclean in itself, which goes against the strict purity regulations emphasized in Leviticus 22:2.
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 2:16-17
This verse suggests that dietary laws and festivals, part of the shadow of things to come, should not be a basis for judgment, contrasting with the ceremonial instructions in Leviticus 22:2.
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
Some find a moral inconsistency in balancing the importance of ritual purity and specific priestly duties with compassion and equality. The verse focuses on maintaining holiness in religious practices, which might seem to conflict with more inclusive or forgiving approaches in other parts of religious teachings.