Contradiction with Matthew 12:12
Jesus emphasizes the value of a man over a sheep, which contrasts with Leviticus 27:11 that deals with valuations of animals dedicated to God, suggesting their relative worth.
Matthew 12:12: How much then is a man better than a sheep? Wherefore it is lawful to do well on the sabbath days.
Contradiction with Isaiah 1:11
God questions the value of animal sacrifices, which contradicts the detailed instructions in Leviticus 27:11 about dedicating animals to God.
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 Psalm 40:6
Highlights that God does not desire sacrifices and offerings, contradicting the procedure of dedicating animals in Leviticus 27:11.
Psalm 40:6: Sacrifice and offering thou didst not desire; mine ears hast thou opened: burnt offering and sin offering hast thou not required. [opened: Heb. digged]
Paradox #1
The verse might be seen as inconsistent with ideas of compassion and equality because it discusses the valuation of animals for offerings, treating them as property rather than living beings. This could conflict with more modern views that emphasize kindness to all creatures and equality among all living things.