Contradictions and Paradoxes in Leviticus 14:50

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Leviticus 14:50 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Leviticus 14:50. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, this verse is about a special cleaning ceremony from long ago. One bird is let go and one is used in the ceremony to help people feel pure and clean again.

Leviticus 14:50: And he shall kill the one of the birds in an earthen vessel over running water:

Contradiction with Isaiah 1:11

This verse emphasizes that God does not delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, whereas Leviticus 14:50 prescribes a specific sacrificial ritual.

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 Hosea 6:6

This verse highlights the importance of mercy over sacrifice, contradicting the ritualistic requirement in Leviticus 14:50.

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

Contradiction with Matthew 9:13

Jesus emphasizes mercy instead of sacrifice, contrasting with the sacrificial instructions in Leviticus 14:50.

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 Psalm 51:16-17

These verses suggest that God desires a contrite heart rather than sacrifice, opposing the ritual focus of Leviticus 14:50.

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 Hebrews 10:8-9

This passage states that God takes no pleasure in sacrifices and offerings, contrasting with the sacrificial command in Leviticus 14:50.

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;
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