Contradiction with Matthew 9:13
This verse emphasizes mercy over sacrifice, which contrasts with the sacrificial system outlined in Leviticus 23:9.
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 Hebrews 10:4
It argues that the blood of animals cannot take away sins, contradicting the implication in Leviticus 23:9 of animal offerings having spiritual significance.
Hebrews 10:4: For [it is] not possible that the blood of bulls and of goats should take away sins.
Contradiction with Isaiah 1:11
It questions the value of sacrifices, which challenges the instruction of making offerings in Leviticus 23:9.
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 Amos 5:22
This verse shows God's rejection of traditional offerings, clashing with the offering instructions in Leviticus 23:9.
Amos 5:22: Though ye offer me burnt offerings and your meat offerings, I will not accept [them]: neither will I regard the peace offerings of your fat beasts. [peace...: or, thank offerings]
Contradiction with Hosea 6:6
It highlights the preference for mercy rather than sacrifice, contradicting the emphasis on offerings in Leviticus 23:9.
Hosea 6:6: For I desired mercy, and not sacrifice; and the knowledge of God more than burnt offerings.
Contradiction with Psalm 51:16
It declares that God does not delight in sacrifices, contradicting the details and enactment of offerings in Leviticus 23:9.
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 John 4:23
It emphasizes worshiping in spirit and truth over ritualistic practices, challenging the ceremonial focus of Leviticus 23:9.
John 4:23: But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship him.
Contradiction with Micah 6:6-8
This passage emphasizes justice, mercy, and humility over sacrifices, providing a perspective contrasting the ritual directives of Leviticus 23:9.
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?]