Contradictions and Paradoxes in Leviticus 27:27

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

According to the author of Leviticus, if someone has an animal that isn't clean and wants to keep it, they should pay a bit extra to make it fair. If they don't want to keep the animal, it should be sold for the right price.

Leviticus 27:27: And if [it be] of an unclean beast, then he shall redeem [it] according to thine estimation, and shall add a fifth [part] of it thereto: or if it be not redeemed, then it shall be sold according to thy estimation.

Contradiction with Matthew 10:29

This verse speaks about the value of sparrows in God's eyes, which contrasts with the treatment of animals as property to be redeemed or sold in Leviticus 27:27.

Matthew 10:29: Are not two sparrows sold for a farthing? and one of them shall not fall on the ground without your Father. [farthing: it is in value halfpenny farthing in the original, as being the tenth part of the Roman penny]

Contradiction with Proverbs 12:10

This verse emphasizes caring for animals, conflicting with the transactional nature of redeeming or selling animals in Leviticus 27:27.

Proverbs 12:10: A righteous [man] regardeth the life of his beast: but the tender mercies of the wicked [are] cruel. [tender...: or, bowels]

Contradiction with Isaiah 1:11

This verse questions the need for animal sacrifices and offerings, challenging the practices involving animals as outlined in Leviticus 27:27.

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 Hosea 6:6

This verse emphasizes mercy over sacrifice, contrasting the prescribed sale or redemption of animals in Leviticus 27:27.

Hosea 6:6: For I desired mercy, and not sacrifice; and the knowledge of God more than burnt offerings.

Paradox #1

Leviticus 27:27 might seem inconsistent with the general idea of dedication to God because it involves redeeming or buying back an animal that was previously dedicated. This could be seen as conflicting with the principle of giving offerings or vows as something permanent to God. However, the verse provides specific instructions for these situations, which may help resolve the apparent inconsistency.

Paradox #2

This verse might be seen as morally contradictory or conflicting because it involves valuing and redeeming animals for a monetary price, which could clash with the view that all life is inherently valuable and should not be equated with money. This can raise questions about the morality of assigning monetary value to living beings.

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