Contradictions and Paradoxes in Deuteronomy 21:3

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Deuteronomy 21:3 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Deuteronomy 21:3. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, if someone is found hurt and no one knows who did it, the leaders of the nearest town must bring a young cow that hasn't worked before to help make things right. This helps show that everyone is sorry and wants peace.

Deuteronomy 21:3: And it shall be, [that] the city [which is] next unto the slain man, even the elders of that city shall take an heifer, which hath not been wrought with, [and] which hath not drawn in the yoke;

Contradiction with Numbers 19:2

Deuteronomy 21:3 uses a heifer that has not been worked, while in Numbers 19:2, the description of the "Red Heifer" does not emphasize its status as having not been worked but rather its color and lack of blemish.

Numbers 19:2: This [is] the ordinance of the law which the LORD hath commanded, saying, Speak unto the children of Israel, that they bring thee a red heifer without spot, wherein [is] no blemish, [and] upon which never came yoke:

Contradiction with Leviticus 22:22

Deuteronomy 21:3 requires a heifer without blemish, while Leviticus 22:22 highlights that offerings must be without blemish, raising contradictions in what beasts can fulfill diverse laws.

Leviticus 22:22: Blind, or broken, or maimed, or having a wen, or scurvy, or scabbed, ye shall not offer these unto the LORD, nor make an offering by fire of them upon the altar unto the LORD.

Contradiction with Hebrews 10:4

Deuteronomy 21:3 involves the use of a heifer for a ceremonial ritual, whereas Hebrews 10:4 discusses the insufficiency of animal sacrifices to take away sins, which could contradict the perceived purpose of atonement in the ritual.

Hebrews 10:4: For [it is] not possible that the blood of bulls and of goats should take away sins.

Contradiction with Isaiah 1:11

Focuses on God's disfavor toward burnt offerings, which might contrast with the sacrificial system implied by Deuteronomy 21:3.

Isaiah 1:11: To what purpose [is] the multitude of your sacrifices unto me? saith the LORD: I am full of the burnt offerings of rams, and the fat of fed beasts; and I delight not in the blood of bullocks, or of lambs, or of he goats. [he goats: Heb. great he goats]

Contradiction with Psalm 51:16

Contradicts the necessity of animal sacrifices, implying they are not what God desires, which conflicts with the ritualistic law shown in Deuteronomy 21:3.

Psalm 51:16: For thou desirest not sacrifice; else would I give [it]: thou delightest not in burnt offering. [else...: or, that I should]
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