Contradictions and Paradoxes in Leviticus 14:29

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Leviticus 14:29 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Leviticus 14:29. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, this verse means that the priest uses oil to show that God has made the person all better and back to normal. It's like God's special way of giving a big hug and saying, "You're okay now!"

Leviticus 14:29: And the rest of the oil that [is] in the priest's hand he shall put upon the head of him that is to be cleansed, to make an atonement for him before the LORD.

Contradiction with Micah 6:7-8

This verse emphasizes doing justice, loving mercy, and walking humbly with God, which can be seen as undermining the ritualistic sin offerings described in Leviticus 14:29.

Micah 6:7-8: Will the LORD be pleased with thousands of rams, [or] with ten thousands of rivers of oil? shall I give my firstborn [for] my transgression, the fruit of my body [for] the sin of my soul? [body: Heb. belly]

Contradiction with Matthew 9:13

Jesus calls for mercy, not sacrifice, contradicting the requirement in Leviticus 14:29 for a sin offering.

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 10:4

States that it is impossible for the blood of bulls and goats to take away sins, contradicting the notion in Leviticus 14:29 that sin offerings could atone for sins.

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

Contradiction with Hosea 6:6

Declares God's desire for mercy, not sacrifice, contradicting the sacrificial requirements of Leviticus 14:29.

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

Contradiction with Isaiah 1:11

Expresses God's weariness of sacrifices and burnt offerings, contrasting with the commanded offerings in Leviticus 14:29.

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]
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