Contradictions and Paradoxes in Leviticus 23:12

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Leviticus 23:12 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Leviticus 23:12. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, God is telling the people to give a perfect young lamb as a special gift to Him to show their thankfulness and respect. This is like giving the best present to someone you love very much.

Leviticus 23:12: And ye shall offer that day when ye wave the sheaf an he lamb without blemish of the first year for a burnt offering unto the LORD.

Contradiction with Matthew 9:13

Leviticus 23:12 requires a physical sacrifice, whereas Matthew 9:13 emphasizes mercy over sacrifice.

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

Leviticus 23:12 focuses on offering sacrifices, whereas Hosea 6:6 prioritizes knowledge of God and mercy over burnt offerings.

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

Leviticus 23:12 commands a specific sacrifice, while Micah 6:6-8 suggests that the Lord prefers justice, mercy, and humility over traditional sacrifices.

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 Psalm 51:16-17

Leviticus 23:12 mandates an offering, but Psalm 51:16-17 declares that God does not delight in sacrifices or burnt offerings.

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 Amos 5:21-24

Leviticus 23:12 prescribes ritual sacrifice, whereas Amos 5:21-24 criticizes such rituals and emphasizes justice and righteousness.

Amos 5:21-24: I hate, I despise your feast days, and I will not smell in your solemn assemblies. [in...: or, your holy days]
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