Contradiction with Matthew 19:9
This verse discusses divorce and adultery, which contrasts with the situation in Matthew 14:3 regarding Herod's unlawful marriage.
Matthew 19:9: And I say unto you, Whosoever shall put away his wife, except [it be] for fornication, and shall marry another, committeth adultery: and whoso marrieth her which is put away doth commit adultery.
Contradiction with Exodus 20:14
The commandment "Thou shalt not commit adultery" offers a moral contradiction to Herod's actions described in Matthew 14:3.
Exodus 20:14: Thou shalt not commit adultery.
Contradiction with Leviticus 18:16
This verse directly forbids taking a brother's wife, highlighting the unlawful nature of Herod's marriage to Herodias in Matthew 14:3.
Leviticus 18:16: Thou shalt not uncover the nakedness of thy brother's wife: it [is] thy brother's nakedness.
Contradiction with Mark 6:18
John the Baptist directly tells Herod that his marriage to Herodias is not lawful, reinforcing the contradiction with Herod's actions in Matthew 14:3.
Mark 6:18: For John had said unto Herod, It is not lawful for thee to have thy brother's wife.
Contradiction with Luke 16:18
Speaking against divorce and remarriage under certain circumstances, this verse underscores the sinfulness of the marriage arrangement in Matthew 14:3.
Luke 16:18: Whosoever putteth away his wife, and marrieth another, committeth adultery: and whosoever marrieth her that is put away from [her] husband committeth adultery.