Contradiction with Leviticus 1:3
Deuteronomy 12:26 specifies offerings at a central location, whereas Leviticus 1:3 allows for offerings in a variety of places, indicating a lack of centralized worship at the tabernacle.
Leviticus 1:3: If his offering [be] a burnt sacrifice of the herd, let him offer a male without blemish: he shall offer it of his own voluntary will at the door of the tabernacle of the congregation before the LORD.
Contradiction with 1 Kings 3:2
The verse describes people sacrificing in high places, which contradicts Deuteronomy 12:26's command to bring sacrifices to the designated place chosen by God.
1 Kings 3:2: Only the people sacrificed in high places, because there was no house built unto the name of the LORD, until those days.
Contradiction with John 4:21
Jesus tells the Samaritan woman that the time is coming when people will not worship at Jerusalem or on a specific mountain, contrasting with Deuteronomy 12:26's emphasis on a specific location for worship.
John 4:21: Jesus saith unto her, Woman, believe me, the hour cometh, when ye shall neither in this mountain, nor yet at Jerusalem, worship the Father.
Contradiction with Hosea 4:13
This verse condemns sacrifices made on mountains and hills, differing from Deuteronomy 12:26's requirement for offerings to be made at a designated location.
Hosea 4:13: They sacrifice upon the tops of the mountains, and burn incense upon the hills, under oaks and poplars and elms, because the shadow thereof [is] good: therefore your daughters shall commit whoredom, and your spouses shall commit adultery.
Paradox #1
Deuteronomy 12:26 discusses instructions for sacrifices, which can bring up a contradiction when compared to later teachings that emphasize mercy and sacrifice of the heart rather than physical offerings. Some may see a conflict between the idea of ritual sacrifice and the later biblical emphasis on love and mercy over religious rituals.