Contradiction with Exodus 20:12
While Matthew 14:6 depicts Herodias' daughter dancing to please Herod, Exodus 20:12 emphasizes honoring one’s father and mother, suggesting respect and modest behavior.
Exodus 20:12: Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee.
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 14:40
Whereas Matthew 14:6 describes a festive dance before Herod, 1 Corinthians 14:40 calls for decency and order in all actions, which can contradict the potentially provocative nature of such a dance.
1 Corinthians 14:40: Let all things be done decently and in order.
Contradiction with Philippians 4:8
Matthew 14:6 highlights a dance that leads to a rash promise by Herod, while Philippians 4:8 encourages focusing on things that are true, honest, and praiseworthy, in contrast to potentially manipulative and superficial performances.
Philippians 4:8: Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things [are] honest, whatsoever things [are] just, whatsoever things [are] pure, whatsoever things [are] lovely, whatsoever things [are] of good report; if [there be] any virtue, and if [there be] any praise, think on these things. [honest: or, venerable]
Contradiction with Ephesians 5:3
Matthew 14:6 describes an entertaining dance, leading to immoral outcomes, whereas Ephesians 5:3 warns against any appearance of immorality or uncleanness, promoting purity among believers.
Ephesians 5:3: But fornication, and all uncleanness, or covetousness, let it not be once named among you, as becometh saints;
Contradiction with Galatians 5:21
In Matthew 14:6, a dance results in Herod promising a harmful oath, while Galatians 5:21 warns against revelry and the sinful actions associated with such behavior.
Galatians 5:21: Envyings, murders, drunkenness, revellings, and such like: of the which I tell you before, as I have also told [you] in time past, that they which do such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God.