Contradictions and Paradoxes in Leviticus 27:12

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Leviticus 27:12 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Leviticus 27:12. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, God told the priests to decide how much things were worth and they had to be fair in their judgment. People trusted the priest to say if something was a good or bad gift to God.

Leviticus 27:12: And the priest shall value it, whether it be good or bad: as thou valuest it, [who art] the priest, so shall it be. [as...: Heb. according to thy estimation, O priest, etc]

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 16:7

Emphasizes that God looks at the heart rather than outward appearances, contradicting assessing value by appearance.

1 Samuel 16:7: But the LORD said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for [the LORD seeth] not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart. [outward...: Heb. eyes]

Contradiction with Matthew 6:19-21

Encourages storing treasures in heaven, suggesting physical valuations are not important.

Matthew 6:19-21: Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:

Paradox #1

Leviticus 27:12 may present a moral inconsistency because it involves assigning a value to individuals or offerings, which could contradict the idea of all people being equally valuable in a moral or spiritual sense. This can conflict with the notion that everyone is created equal and has inherent worth beyond any assigned value.

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