Contradictions and Paradoxes in Leviticus 22:29

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Leviticus 22:29 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Leviticus 22:29. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, who is believed to have written the Book of Leviticus, when people say "thank you" to God with a special gift, it should be given because they want to, not because they have to. This means God wants them to give with a happy heart.

Leviticus 22:29: And when ye will offer a sacrifice of thanksgiving unto the LORD, offer [it] at your own will.

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.
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