Contradiction with Numbers 18:17
Contradicts Leviticus 27:26 as it states that the firstborn of animals cannot be dedicated, as they are already the Lord’s, similar to Leviticus 27:26 which states the firstborn belongs to the Lord, providing a seeming redundancy rather than a contradiction.
Numbers 18:17: But the firstling of a cow, or the firstling of a sheep, or the firstling of a goat, thou shalt not redeem; they [are] holy: thou shalt sprinkle their blood upon the altar, and shalt burn their fat [for] an offering made by fire, for a sweet savour unto the LORD.
Contradiction with Exodus 13:2
Focuses on consecration rather than saying it cannot be vowed, creating potential interpretive contradictions with Leviticus 27:26 which prohibits dedicating firstborns as offerings.
Exodus 13:2: Sanctify unto me all the firstborn, whatsoever openeth the womb among the children of Israel, [both] of man and of beast: it [is] mine.
Contradiction with Hebrews 7:5
Addresses tithes received by the descendants of Levi, which contrasts with Leviticus 27's rules focused on valuation and dedication, but does not directly challenge the ownership issue of firstborns.
Hebrews 7:5: And verily they that are of the sons of Levi, who receive the office of the priesthood, have a commandment to take tithes of the people according to the law, that is, of their brethren, though they come out of the loins of Abraham:
Contradiction with 1 Samuel 1:11
Hannah vows her firstborn son Samuel to the Lord, exemplifying a willing vow of something already belonging to God, which may conflict with Leviticus 27:26 that says firstborn animals cannot be vowed as they already belong to the Lord.
1 Samuel 1:11: And she vowed a vow, and said, O LORD of hosts, if thou wilt indeed look on the affliction of thine handmaid, and remember me, and not forget thine handmaid, but wilt give unto thine handmaid a man child, then I will give him unto the LORD all the days of his life, and there shall no razor come upon his head. [a man...: Heb. seed of men]
Paradox #1
The contradiction in this verse could involve the sanctity and ownership of certain offerings. It might conflict with other parts of scripture that emphasize more personal or communal aspects of sacrifice and offerings, where individuals could be seen as having more autonomy in their spiritual practices. This tension between strict rules and personal devotion could be seen as contradictory.