Contradiction with Exodus 20:4-5
These verses forbid making idols or physical forms for worship, while Matthew 14:36 describes physical touch of Jesus' garment as a source of healing.
Exodus 20:4-5: Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image, or any likeness [of any thing] that [is] in heaven above, or that [is] in the earth beneath, or that [is] in the water under the earth:
Contradiction with Jeremiah 17:5
This verse emphasizes that trust in man or flesh (even a prophetic figure) brings a curse, contrasting with the miraculous healing through faith in touching Jesus' garment in Matthew 14:36.
Jeremiah 17:5: Thus saith the LORD; Cursed [be] the man that trusteth in man, and maketh flesh his arm, and whose heart departeth from the LORD.
Contradiction with Isaiah 2:22
This verse warns against relying on man, whereas Matthew 14:36 depicts people seeking healing through physical contact with Jesus, a man.
Isaiah 2:22: Cease ye from man, whose breath [is] in his nostrils: for wherein is he to be accounted of?
Contradiction with John 4:23-24
This passage highlights worship in spirit and truth, contrasting with the physical act of touching a garment for healing in Matthew 14:36.
John 4:23-24: But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship him.
Contradiction with Acts 3:6
Here, Peter heals by invoking Jesus' name without physical contact, suggesting that faith and verbal declaration, not physical touch, bring healing, differing from the event in Matthew 14:36.
Acts 3:6: Then Peter said, Silver and gold have I none; but such as I have give I thee: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth rise up and walk.