Contradictions and Paradoxes in Leviticus 16:32

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Leviticus 16:32 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Leviticus 16:32. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, this verse tells us that the special priest, chosen and made ready for the job, will help the people say sorry to God for any wrong things they did, and he will wear special clothes while doing this important work.

Leviticus 16:32: And the priest, whom he shall anoint, and whom he shall consecrate to minister in the priest's office in his father's stead, shall make the atonement, and shall put on the linen clothes, [even] the holy garments: [consecrate: Heb. fill his hand]

Contradiction with Hebrews 10:12

This verse states that Jesus offered one sacrifice for sins forever, which contradicts the need for an ongoing human high priest making atonement outlined in Leviticus 16:32.

Hebrews 10:12: But this man, after he had offered one sacrifice for sins for ever, sat down on the right hand of God;

Contradiction with Hebrews 3:1

Refers to Jesus as the high priest, suggesting a shift from Aaronic priesthood, which contradicts Leviticus 16:32's continuation of human high priest tradition.

Hebrews 3:1: Wherefore, holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly calling, consider the Apostle and High Priest of our profession, Christ Jesus;

Contradiction with Hebrews 7:23-24

Points out the unchangeable priesthood of Jesus, contrasting the mortality of human priests like the one in Leviticus 16:32.

Hebrews 7:23-24: And they truly were many priests, because they were not suffered to continue by reason of death:

Contradiction with Hebrews 10:18

Indicates that once sins are forgiven, no further offering is needed, contradicting the recurring atonement rites in Leviticus 16:32.

Hebrews 10:18: Now where remission of these [is, there is] no more offering for sin.

Contradiction with Matthew 27:51

Describes the tearing of the temple veil, symbolizing direct access to God and contradicting the exclusive priestly role in atonement mentioned in Leviticus 16:32.

Matthew 27:51: And, behold, the veil of the temple was rent in twain from the top to the bottom; and the earth did quake, and the rocks rent;
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