Contradictions and Paradoxes in Leviticus 16:5

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Leviticus 16:5 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Leviticus 16:5. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, God wanted the people to bring two goats and one ram as gifts to say they were sorry for any wrong things they did. These animals were used in a special ceremony to help the people be close to God again.

Leviticus 16:5: And he shall take of the congregation of the children of Israel two kids of the goats for a sin offering, and one ram for a burnt offering.

Contradiction with Hebrews 4:15

This verse suggests Jesus, who is without sin, replaces the need for animal sacrifices, contrasting with the practice in Leviticus 16:5.

Hebrews 4:15: For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as [we are, yet] without sin.

Contradiction with Matthew 9:13

Emphasizes mercy over sacrifice, contradicting the necessity of animal offerings as seen in Leviticus 16:5.

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 Psalm 51:16

Indicates God does not delight in sacrifice, contradicting the command for animal sacrifices in Leviticus 16:5.

Psalm 51:16: For thou desirest not sacrifice; else would I give [it]: thou delightest not in burnt offering. [else...: or, that I should]

Contradiction with Isaiah 1:11

Questions the value of multitude of sacrifices, in contrast to the detailed sacrificial system in Leviticus 16:5.

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]

Contradiction with Hosea 6:6

Emphasizes knowledge of God over burnt offerings, conflicting with the animal sacrifices required in Leviticus 16:5.

Hosea 6:6: For I desired mercy, and not sacrifice; and the knowledge of God more than burnt offerings.
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