Contradiction with Matthew 9:13
Jesus emphasizes mercy over sacrifice, which contrasts the ritual sacrifice aspect in Leviticus 14:31.
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 10:9
Highlights the replacement of the old sacrifices with the new covenant, implying the rituals in Leviticus 14:31 are obsolete.
Hebrews 10:9: Then said he, Lo, I come to do thy will, O God. He taketh away the first, that he may establish the second.
Contradiction with Mark 7:18-19
Jesus declares all foods clean, contrasting the focus on cleanliness laws like those in Leviticus.
Mark 7:18-19: Because it entereth not into his heart, but into the belly, and goeth out into the draught, purging all meats?
Contradiction with 1 Samuel 15:22
States obedience is better than sacrifice, which could contradict the ritualistic sacrifice requirement in Leviticus 14:31.
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.
Contradiction with Isaiah 1:11
Indicates God's dissatisfaction with sacrifices, contradicting the necessity presented in Leviticus 14:31.
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 51:16-17
Suggests God desires a contrite heart over sacrifices, which challenges the sacrificial ritual in Leviticus 14:31.
Psalm 51:16-17: 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
Stresses mercy and knowledge of God over burnt offerings, contrasting with the sacrificial aspect of Leviticus 14:31.
Hosea 6:6: For I desired mercy, and not sacrifice; and the knowledge of God more than burnt offerings.
Paradox #1
The contradiction might arise if the guidelines in this verse seem to emphasize ritual cleanliness or offerings over compassion or addressing the person's well-being. It could be seen as conflicting with broader moral teachings about caring for others or focusing on the spirit rather than ritual.