Contradictions and Paradoxes in Leviticus 16:12

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Leviticus 16:12 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Leviticus 16:12. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, God wants the priest to take some hot coals and sweet-smelling spices and bring them into a special room. This shows that the priest is making a special gift for God.

Leviticus 16:12: And he shall take a censer full of burning coals of fire from off the altar before the LORD, and his hands full of sweet incense beaten small, and bring [it] within the vail:

Contradiction with Exodus 20:4

Leviticus 16:12 involves creating a specific ritual for worship, whereas Exodus 20:4 prohibits making any graven image or form for worship.

Exodus 20:4: Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image, or any likeness [of any thing] that [is] in heaven above, or that [is] in the earth beneath, or that [is] in the water under the earth:

Contradiction with Matthew 15:11

Leviticus 16:12 details ritualistic cleanliness, while Matthew 15:11 suggests that what goes into the mouth does not defile a person, but what comes out of the mouth does.

Matthew 15:11: Not that which goeth into the mouth defileth a man; but that which cometh out of the mouth, this defileth a man.

Contradiction with Hebrews 9:9-10

Leviticus 16:12 focuses on physical rituals for purification, whereas Hebrews 9:9-10 indicates that these rituals cannot truly perfect the conscience of the worshiper.

Hebrews 9:9-10: Which [was] a figure for the time then present, in which were offered both gifts and sacrifices, that could not make him that did the service perfect, as pertaining to the conscience;

Contradiction with Colossians 2:16-17

Leviticus 16:12 prescribes specific feasts and rituals, while Colossians 2:16-17 argues against being judged on matters of ritual observance.

Colossians 2:16-17: Let no man therefore judge you in meat, or in drink, or in respect of an holyday, or of the new moon, or of the sabbath [days]: [in meat...: or, for eating and drinking] [respect: or, part]

Contradiction with John 4:21

In Leviticus 16:12, worship involves specific place-based rituals, while John 4:21 suggests that worship will not be tied to a specific location.

John 4:21: Jesus saith unto her, Woman, believe me, the hour cometh, when ye shall neither in this mountain, nor yet at Jerusalem, worship the Father.
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