Contradictions and Paradoxes in Leviticus 16:23

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Leviticus 16:23 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Leviticus 16:23. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, Aaron had to take off his special clothes when he finished doing his important job in the holy place and leave them there. This shows how Aaron needed to follow God's rules very carefully when he was doing his special work.

Leviticus 16:23: And Aaron shall come into the tabernacle of the congregation, and shall put off the linen garments, which he put on when he went into the holy [place], and shall leave them there:

Contradiction with Exodus 29:29-30

This verse describes the passing of holy garments from the father to the son, contrasting with Leviticus 16:23, which involves changing garments after the ritual.

Exodus 29:29-30: And the holy garments of Aaron shall be his sons' after him, to be anointed therein, and to be consecrated in them.

Contradiction with Exodus 40:12-14

Instructs permanent anointing and wearing of specific garments, whereas Leviticus 16:23 describes temporary changing of garments for specific rituals.

Exodus 40:12-14: And thou shalt bring Aaron and his sons unto the door of the tabernacle of the congregation, and wash them with water.

Contradiction with Numbers 18:7

Grants Aaron and his sons ongoing priestly duties in holy garments, while Leviticus 16:23 implies a temporary removal.

Numbers 18:7: Therefore thou and thy sons with thee shall keep your priest's office for every thing of the altar, and within the vail; and ye shall serve: I have given your priest's office [unto you] as a service of gift: and the stranger that cometh nigh shall be put to death.

Contradiction with Hebrews 7:23-27

Jesus as a perpetual high priest eliminates the ongoing need for changing garments and rituals, unlike Leviticus 16:23.

Hebrews 7:23-27: And they truly were many priests, because they were not suffered to continue by reason of death:

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 2:28

Indicates a perpetual wearing of an ephod by priests, contradicting the temporary change indicated in Leviticus 16:23.

1 Samuel 2:28: And did I choose him out of all the tribes of Israel [to be] my priest, to offer upon mine altar, to burn incense, to wear an ephod before me? and did I give unto the house of thy father all the offerings made by fire of the children of Israel?
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