Contradiction with John 4:24
This verse describes God as a spirit, focusing on spiritual worship rather than physical offerings, which contrasts with the physical offerings described in Leviticus 23:13.
John 4:24: God [is] a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship [him] in spirit and in truth.
Contradiction with Isaiah 1:11
This verse questions the need for abundant sacrifices, opposing the sacrificial system outlined in Leviticus 23:13.
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
Emphasizes a preference for mercy over sacrifice, differing from the emphasis on offerings in Leviticus 23:13.
Hosea 6:6: For I desired mercy, and not sacrifice; and the knowledge of God more than burnt offerings.
Contradiction with Amos 5:21-22
Expresses God's discontent with feasts and offerings, which contradicts the prescription of offerings in Leviticus 23:13.
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
Prioritizes mercy over sacrifice, which challenges the requirement for offerings in Leviticus 23:13.
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 Psalm 51:16-17
Suggests God does not delight in sacrifices, contrasting with the offerings of Leviticus 23:13.
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 Micah 6:6-8
Argues that God requires justice and kindness rather than sacrifices, conflicting with the sacrificial command in Leviticus 23:13.
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?]