Contradiction with Hebrews 10:10
Explains that Jesus' offering sanctifies believers, negating the need for continual animal sacrifices as described in Ezekiel 43:19.
Hebrews 10:10: By the which will we are sanctified through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once [for all].
Contradiction with Jeremiah 7:22
States God did not command sacrifices when He brought Israel out of Egypt, while Ezekiel 43:19 institutes a sacrificial ritual.
Jeremiah 7:22: For I spake not unto your fathers, nor commanded them in the day that I brought them out of the land of Egypt, concerning burnt offerings or sacrifices: [concerning: Heb. concerning the matter of]
Contradiction with Isaiah 1:11
Indicates God's disinterest in burnt offerings, contrary to the sacrifice commanded in Ezekiel 43:19.
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
Suggests God has no delight in sacrifices contrary to the requirements in Ezekiel 43:19.
Psalm 51:16: For thou desirest not sacrifice; else would I give [it]: thou delightest not in burnt offering. [else...: or, that I should]
Contradiction with Hosea 6:6
Emphasizes desire for mercy over sacrifices, which contrasts with the ritual in Ezekiel 43:19.
Hosea 6:6: For I desired mercy, and not sacrifice; and the knowledge of God more than burnt offerings.
Contradiction with 1 Samuel 15:22
States that obedience is better than sacrifice, questioning the need for sacrifices like in Ezekiel 43:19.
1 Samuel 15:22: And Samuel said, Hath the LORD [as great] delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of the LORD? Behold, to obey [is] better than sacrifice, [and] to hearken than the fat of rams.
Paradox #1
The potential contradiction or inconsistency could be the emphasis on ritual sacrifice, which might conflict with modern views that prioritize ethical behavior and compassion over ceremonial practices. Some people might find it difficult to reconcile ancient rituals with contemporary moral standards that value life and seek non-violent solutions.