Contradictions and Paradoxes in Leviticus 22:19

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Leviticus 22:19 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Leviticus 22:19. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, God wants people to give Him their best and perfect animals when they want to give a special gift. It's like when you want to share your favorite toy with someone you love.

Leviticus 22:19: [Ye shall offer] at your own will a male without blemish, of the beeves, of the sheep, or of the goats.

Contradiction with Leviticus 3:1

This verse mentions offering a female animal for a peace offering, which contradicts the male-only requirement in Leviticus 22:19.

Leviticus 3:1: And if his oblation [be] a sacrifice of peace offering, if he offer [it] of the herd; whether [it be] a male or female, he shall offer it without blemish before the LORD.

Contradiction with Leviticus 14:10

This verse includes a lamb without mentioning the gender, while Leviticus 22:19 specifically requires a male.

Leviticus 14:10: And on the eighth day he shall take two he lambs without blemish, and one ewe lamb of the first year without blemish, and three tenth deals of fine flour [for] a meat offering, mingled with oil, and one log of oil. [of the...: Heb. the daughter of her year]

Contradiction with Numbers 15:5-7

Stipulates wine and oil as part of a grain offering, showing diversity in offerings, not mentioned in Leviticus 22:19.

Numbers 15:5-7: And the fourth [part] of an hin of wine for a drink offering shalt thou prepare with the burnt offering or sacrifice, for one lamb.

Contradiction with Genesis 4:3-4

Cain’s offering is from the fruit of the ground, different from the livestock specified in Leviticus 22:19.

Genesis 4:3-4: And in process of time it came to pass, that Cain brought of the fruit of the ground an offering unto the LORD. [in process...: Heb. at the end of days]

Contradiction with Hebrews 10:1-4

Describes the inadequacy of animal sacrifices for true atonement, suggesting a differing view on the necessity of such offerings.

Hebrews 10:1-4: For the law having a shadow of good things to come, [and] not the very image of the things, can never with those sacrifices which they offered year by year continually make the comers thereunto perfect.

Paradox #1

This verse could raise a contradiction if viewed against teachings of universal equality and love. Some may see the requirement for offerings to be without defect as contrary to the idea that all creations are equal and valuable regardless of imperfections. There may be a conflict between valuing things for their inherent worth versus adhering to strict standards.

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