Contradiction with Matthew 15:11
This verse states that it is not what goes into the mouth that defiles a person, but what comes out of the mouth, suggesting that external contact with something holy cannot defile a person.
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
This verse echoes the sentiment in Matthew 15:11 by explaining that external factors do not defile a person, contradicting the idea that mere touch can impart holiness or defilement.
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 10:13-15
In this passage, God tells Peter not to call anything impure that God has made clean, implying that distinctions based on ceremonial law are no longer relevant.
Acts 10:13-15: And there came a voice to him, Rise, Peter; kill, and eat.
Contradiction with Romans 14:14
Paul asserts that nothing is unclean in itself, contradicting Leviticus 6:27 which implies that certain things can be made holy or unclean based on contact.
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 1 Corinthians 8:8
This verse states that food will not commend us to God; we are neither better nor worse based on what we eat, suggesting that physical contact does not affect spiritual cleanliness.
1 Corinthians 8:8: But meat commendeth us not to God: for neither, if we eat, are we the better; neither, if we eat not, are we the worse. [are we the better: or, have we the more] [are we the worse: or, have we the less]
Paradox #1
Leviticus 6:27 might show a conflict between rules about purity and the practical duties of priests. The verse talks about priests being careful to avoid becoming unclean from sacrifices, but priests also needed to handle sacrifices to perform their religious duties. Balancing the need to remain pure while carrying out tasks that might make them unclean could create a moral tension.