Contradiction with Isaiah 1:11
It contradicts Leviticus 22:21 by suggesting that God does not delight in the blood of bulls or lambs, which contrasts with the detailed sacrificial instructions in Leviticus.
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
This verse emphasizes that God desires mercy and not sacrifice, going against the ritual focus detailed in Leviticus 22:21.
Hosea 6:6: For I desired mercy, and not sacrifice; and the knowledge of God more than burnt offerings.
Contradiction with Micah 6:6-7
It questions the value of thousands of sacrifices, which contradicts the sacrificial requirements outlined in Leviticus 22:21.
Micah 6:6-7: Wherewith shall I come before the LORD, [and] bow myself before the high God? shall I come before him with burnt offerings, with calves of a year old? [of a...: Heb. sons of a year?]
Contradiction with Psalm 51:16-17
These verses state that God does not delight in sacrifice but in a contrite heart, differing from the prescribed offerings in Leviticus 22:21.
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 Jeremiah 7:22-23
Suggests that God did not speak to the Israelites about sacrifices when He brought them out of Egypt, challenging the instructions in Leviticus 22:21.
Jeremiah 7:22-23: For I spake not unto your fathers, nor commanded them in the day that I brought them out of the land of Egypt, concerning burnt offerings or sacrifices: [concerning: Heb. concerning the matter of]
Contradiction with Amos 5:21-22
God expresses disdain for the Israelites' sacrifices and offerings, in contrast to the commands for offerings in Leviticus 22:21.
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]
Contradiction with Matthew 9:13
Jesus quotes Hosea, emphasizing mercy over sacrifice, which contrasts with the Levitical focus on offering requirements.
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 Hebrews 10:8-9
Indicates that God takes no pleasure in sacrifices and offerings, including those mentioned in Leviticus 22:21, because of the new covenant focus on Christ.
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;
Paradox #1
Leviticus 22:21 talks about offering an animal without defects as a sacrifice to God. A potential contradiction might arise when compared to the message in the New Testament, where the emphasis shifts away from animal sacrifices to the idea that Jesus's sacrifice on the cross is the ultimate and perfect sacrifice. Some might see a conflict between the Old Testament's rules on sacrifices and the New Testament's teaching that faith in Jesus removes the need for such rituals.
Paradox #2
The verse requires an animal sacrifice to be without defect for it to be accepted. A possible contradiction with science is that the requirement seems to ignore natural occurrences like genetic mutations, which are common in nature and can result in defects. This expectation of perfection doesn't align with the biological diversity and variability found in animals.
Paradox #3
The contradiction or conflict in this verse arises from the requirement of offering a perfect animal to God despite the understanding of mercy, compassion, and justice. It raises questions about the ethics of animal sacrifice when principles like kindness and preventing suffering are also valued.