Contradiction with Hebrews 9:13-14
These verses explain that the blood of Christ is superior to the rituals, including the sprinkling of heifer ashes in Numbers 19:4, thus suggesting a new covenant over the old practices.
Hebrews 9:13-14: For if the blood of bulls and of goats, and the ashes of an heifer sprinkling the unclean, sanctifieth to the purifying of the flesh:
Contradiction with Matthew 15:11
This verse states that what goes into the mouth does not defile a person, contrasting the emphasis on ceremonial purity in Numbers 19:4.
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
Jesus declares all foods clean, contrasting the ceremonial laws of purification found in Numbers 19:4.
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 10:15
Peter learns that God has made all things clean, opposing the strict purity rites like those described in Numbers 19:4.
Acts 10:15: And the voice [spake] unto him again the second time, What God hath cleansed, [that] call not thou common.
Contradiction with Galatians 3:24-25
These verses declare that the law was a guide until Christ came, emphasizing faith over rituals like those in Numbers 19:4.
Galatians 3:24-25: Wherefore the law was our schoolmaster [to bring us] unto Christ, that we might be justified by faith.