Contradictions and Paradoxes in Leviticus 14:21

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Leviticus 14:21 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Leviticus 14:21. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, if someone is poor and can't afford the usual offering, they can bring a lamb and some flour and oil to say sorry and be forgiven by God. This shows that God cares for everyone, even if they don’t have much.

Leviticus 14:21: And if he [be] poor, and cannot get so much; then he shall take one lamb [for] a trespass offering to be waved, to make an atonement for him, and one tenth deal of fine flour mingled with oil for a meat offering, and a log of oil; [cannot...: Heb. his hand reach not] [to be...: Heb. for a waving]

Contradiction with Mark 12:31

Emphasizes loving your neighbor as yourself, contrasting the detailed sacrificial and financial requirements in Leviticus 14:21 which could burden the poor.

Mark 12:31: And the second [is] like, [namely] this, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. There is none other commandment greater than these.

Contradiction with Matthew 9:13

Prioritizes mercy over sacrifice, contrasting with the mandatory sacrificial offerings required in Leviticus 14:21.

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 Hebrews 10:8-9

Suggests God takes no pleasure in burnt offerings and sacrifices, contrasting with the prescribed offerings in Leviticus 14:21.

Hebrews 10:8-9: 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 Acts 15:28-29

Recommends abstaining from specific practices rather than performing sacrifices, contrasting the rituals outlined in Leviticus 14:21.

Acts 15:28-29: For it seemed good to the Holy Ghost, and to us, to lay upon you no greater burden than these necessary things;

Contradiction with Romans 3:20-22

Emphasizes righteousness through faith apart from the law, differing from adherence to the sacrificial law in Leviticus 14:21.

Romans 3:20-22: Therefore by the deeds of the law there shall no flesh be justified in his sight: for by the law [is] the knowledge of sin.

Paradox #1

The contradiction or inconsistency in Leviticus 14:21 could arise from the differing requirements for offerings based on a person's financial status. This could be seen as inconsistent with the idea of equal treatment, as it prescribes a less costly offering for those who are poor, which might conflict with the principle that spiritual responsibilities should be the same for everyone, regardless of wealth.

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