Contradictions and Paradoxes in Leviticus 16:4

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Leviticus 16:4 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Leviticus 16:4. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Leviticus, the person must wear special clean clothes and wash himself to show that he is ready to do important things for God. This teaches that being clean and wearing the right clothes is important when doing God's work.

Leviticus 16:4: He shall put on the holy linen coat, and he shall have the linen breeches upon his flesh, and shall be girded with a linen girdle, and with the linen mitre shall he be attired: these [are] holy garments; therefore shall he wash his flesh in water, and [so] put them on.

Contradiction with Galatians 3:28

This verse emphasizes equality and unity in Christ, contrasting with the specific clothing and ritual requirements that distinguish the high priest in Leviticus 16:4.

Galatians 3:28: There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:6

Encourages private prayer and direct access to God, contradicting the structured and priestly intercessory role outlined in Leviticus 16:4.

Matthew 6:6: But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly.

Contradiction with Hebrews 10:19-20

Emphasizes entering the holy place by the blood of Jesus with confidence, challenging the restricted and ceremonial approach of Leviticus 16:4.

Hebrews 10:19-20: Having therefore, brethren, boldness to enter into the holiest by the blood of Jesus, [boldness: or, liberty]

Contradiction with 1 Peter 2:9

Declares all believers as a royal priesthood, contrasting with the exclusive priestly role and specific attire described in Leviticus 16:4.

1 Peter 2:9: But ye [are] a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light: [peculiar: or, purchased] [praises: or, virtues]
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