Contradiction with Matthew 9:12
Jesus states that he came to heal the sick, indicating that those considered unclean or infirm should not be cast out but are to be cared for and approached, which contrasts with the exclusion in Leviticus 22:4.
Matthew 9:12: But when Jesus heard [that], he said unto them, They that be whole need not a physician, but they that are sick.
Contradiction with Mark 2:17
Jesus emphasizes that he did not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance, suggesting inclusion rather than exclusion based on cleanliness, which contradicts Leviticus 22:4.
Mark 2:17: When Jesus heard [it], he saith unto them, They that are whole have no need of the physician, but they that are sick: I came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.
Contradiction with Acts 10:28
Peter learns that he should not call any person common or unclean, which contradicts the notion of excluding those who are ceremonially unclean as stated in Leviticus 22:4.
Acts 10:28: And he said unto them, Ye know how that it is an unlawful thing for a man that is a Jew to keep company, or come unto one of another nation; but God hath shewed me that I should not call any man common or unclean.
Contradiction with Galatians 3:28
Paul writes that there is neither Jew nor Greek, slave nor free, male nor female, for all are one in Christ Jesus, challenging the separations based on conditions like those in Leviticus 22:4.
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 Romans 3:22-23
These verses declare that righteousness comes through faith to all who believe, without distinction, contradicting the divisive implications of cleanliness laws in Leviticus 22:4.
Romans 3:22-23: Even the righteousness of God [which is] by faith of Jesus Christ unto all and upon all them that believe: for there is no difference:
Contradiction with Hebrews 4:16
Believers are encouraged to come boldly to the throne of grace, which contrasts with the exclusion of those considered unclean in Leviticus 22:4.
Hebrews 4:16: Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 6:11
Paul states that believers have been washed, sanctified, and justified, emphasizing spiritual cleansing that opposes the ceremonial uncleanliness mentioned in Leviticus 22:4.
1 Corinthians 6:11: And such were some of you: but ye are washed, but ye are sanctified, but ye are justified in the name of the Lord Jesus, and by the Spirit of our God.