Contradiction with Matthew 9:13
This verse emphasizes mercy over sacrifice, contrasting the ritual precision of Leviticus 16:18.
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 9:12
Instead of annual rituals, Hebrews highlights the eternal redemption through Christ's sacrifice.
Hebrews 9:12: Neither by the blood of goats and calves, but by his own blood he entered in once into the holy place, having obtained eternal redemption [for us].
Contradiction with Mark 7:15
This verse suggests defilement comes from within, conflicting with Leviticus 16:18’s emphasis on external purification.
Mark 7:15: If any man have ears to hear, let him hear.
Contradiction with Amos 5:21-22
Expresses God's disdain for ritual sacrifices without righteousness, contrasting with prescribed ceremonies in Leviticus.
Amos 5:21-22: I hate, I despise your feast days, and I will not smell in your solemn assemblies. [in...: or, your holy days]
Contradiction with Isaiah 1:11
Questions the value of sacrifices, indicating that God isn't ultimately pleased with offerings alone as outlined in Levitical laws.
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]