Contradictions and Paradoxes in Leviticus 14:13

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Leviticus 14:13 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Leviticus 14:13. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Leviticus, God told the priests to sacrifice a lamb in a special holy place, just like they did with other offerings. This was a very important way to say sorry to God for things people did wrong.

Leviticus 14:13: And he shall slay the lamb in the place where he shall kill the sin offering and the burnt offering, in the holy place: for as the sin offering [is] the priest's, [so is] the trespass offering: it [is] most holy:

Contradiction with Matthew 9:13

Leviticus 14:13 involves ritual sacrifice, whereas Matthew 9:13 emphasizes mercy over sacrifice, contradicting the necessity of the ritual.

Matthew 9:13: But go ye and learn what [that] meaneth, I will have mercy, and not sacrifice: for I am not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.

Contradiction with Hosea 6:6

This verse states God's desire for mercy, not sacrifice, contrasting the ritualistic instructions in Leviticus 14:13.

Hosea 6:6: For I desired mercy, and not sacrifice; and the knowledge of God more than burnt offerings.

Contradiction with Hebrews 10:8-10

It suggests that God takes no pleasure in sacrifices and offerings, contrary to the commands in Leviticus 14:13.

Hebrews 10:8-10: Above when he said, Sacrifice and offering and burnt offerings and [offering] for sin thou wouldest not, neither hadst pleasure [therein]; which are offered by the law;

Contradiction with Isaiah 1:11-13

Critiques the value of burnt offerings and sacrifices, opposing the sacrificial requirement of Leviticus 14:13.

Isaiah 1:11-13: 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 40:6

Indicates God’s preference for obedience over sacrifice, contradicting the requirement of offerings in Leviticus 14:13.

Psalm 40:6: Sacrifice and offering thou didst not desire; mine ears hast thou opened: burnt offering and sin offering hast thou not required. [opened: Heb. digged]

Paradox #1

The contradiction or conflict could arise from the practice of animal sacrifice as described in the verse. Some people might find it inconsistent with the modern values of compassion and non-violence towards animals. This could be seen as conflicting with the idea of treating all living beings with kindness.

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