Contradiction with 1 Samuel 15:22
Emphasizes obedience over sacrifice, which contradicts the importance placed on sacrifice in Leviticus 22:29.
1 Samuel 15:22: And Samuel said, Hath the LORD [as great] delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of the LORD? Behold, to obey [is] better than sacrifice, [and] to hearken than the fat of rams.
Contradiction with Psalm 51:16-17
Highlights that God desires a contrite heart rather than sacrifices, contradicting the sacrificial emphasis in Leviticus 22:29.
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 Hosea 6:6
God desires mercy and knowledge of Him more than burnt offerings, contradicting the sacrificial requirement of Leviticus 22:29.
Hosea 6:6: For I desired mercy, and not sacrifice; and the knowledge of God more than burnt offerings.
Contradiction with Micah 6:6-8
Stresses justice, mercy, and humility over sacrifices, contradicting the necessity of sacrifice in Leviticus 22:29.
Micah 6:6-8: 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 Matthew 9:13
Jesus emphasizes mercy over sacrifice, challenging the sacrificial practice encouraged in Leviticus 22:29.
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.