Leviticus 1:7 Contradictions and Paradoxes

According to Moses, this verse means that Aaron's sons, who are priests, have an important job to do. They need to make a fire on a special table called an altar by putting wood neatly for the fire to burn.

Contradiction with Matthew 9:13

This verse emphasizes mercy over sacrifice, contradicting the meticulous sacrificial instructions in Leviticus 1:7.

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 Hosea 6:6

This verse prioritizes knowledge of God and mercy rather than burnt offerings, in contrast to the ritual focus of Leviticus 1:7.

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

Contradiction with Psalm 51:16-17

These verses express that God does not delight in sacrifices but rather in a contrite heart, contradicting the sacrificial system in Leviticus 1:7.

Psalm 51:16-17: For thou desirest not sacrifice; else would I give [it]: thou delightest not in burnt offering. [else...: or, that I should]

Contradiction with Hebrews 10:8-9

This passage suggests God takes no pleasure in burnt offerings, challenging the purpose of rituals like those in Leviticus 1:7.

Hebrews 10:8-9: Above when he said, Sacrifice and offering and burnt offerings and [offering] for sin thou wouldest not, neither hadst pleasure [therein]; which are offered by the law;

Contradiction with Isaiah 1:11

This verse depicts God's disdain for sacrifices when not paired with righteousness, contrasting the prescribed offerings in Leviticus 1:7.

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 Amos 5:21-22

These verses convey God's rejection of sacrifices and burnt offerings without justice, challenging the emphasis in Leviticus 1:7.

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]

Paradox #1

This verse involves instructions for priests, which can seem inconsistent with the New Testament teachings that emphasize inner faith over rituals. The emphasis on specific rituals conflicts with later Christian ideas that focus more on belief and spiritual intentions rather than ceremonial practices.