Contradiction with Hebrews 10:10
Explains that we are sanctified through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once for all, negating the need for continual sin offerings.
Hebrews 10:10: By the which will we are sanctified through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once [for all].
Contradiction with Hebrews 10:18
States that where remission of sins is, there is no more offering for sin, opposing ongoing sin offerings.
Hebrews 10:18: Now where remission of these [is, there is] no more offering for sin.
Contradiction with Psalm 51:16
Suggests God does not delight in sacrifice or burnt offerings, in contrast to the requirement of offerings.
Psalm 51:16: For thou desirest not sacrifice; else would I give [it]: thou delightest not in burnt offering. [else...: or, that I should]
Contradiction with Hebrews 9:12
Argues that redemption is obtained once through Jesus’ blood, conflicting with repetitive animal sacrifices.
Hebrews 9:12: Neither by the blood of goats and calves, but by his own blood he entered in once into the holy place, having obtained eternal redemption [for us].
Contradiction with Matthew 9:13
Emphasizes mercy over sacrifice, contrasting with the sacrificial commands.
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
Declares God desires mercy, not sacrifice, opposing the mandate for sacrifices.
Hosea 6:6: For I desired mercy, and not sacrifice; and the knowledge of God more than burnt offerings.
Contradiction with Isaiah 1:11
Asks what are the multitude of sacrifices to God, implying their insufficiency.
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 Mark 12:33
Asserts love and devotion to God are more significant than burnt offerings and sacrifices.
Mark 12:33: And to love him with all the heart, and with all the understanding, and with all the soul, and with all the strength, and to love [his] neighbour as himself, is more than all whole burnt offerings and sacrifices.
Contradiction with Micah 6:6-8
Questions what offerings are sufficient before God, favoring justice and humility over 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?]
Paradox #1
One possible contradiction with this verse is the practice of animal sacrifice, which can conflict with modern values that prioritize animal rights and welfare. Many people today believe in treating animals humanely and oppose the idea of sacrificing them, which can create a moral inconsistency with the practices described in this scripture.