Contradiction with 1 Samuel 15:22
Highlights that obedience is better than sacrifice, while Leviticus 2:16 describes a specific sacrificial practice.
1 Samuel 15:22: And Samuel said, Hath the LORD [as great] delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of the LORD? Behold, to obey [is] better than sacrifice, [and] to hearken than the fat of rams.
Contradiction with Hosea 6:6
Emphasizes desire for mercy, not sacrifice, contrasting the ritual described in Leviticus 2:16.
Hosea 6:6: For I desired mercy, and not sacrifice; and the knowledge of God more than burnt offerings.
Contradiction with Mark 12:33
States love for God and neighbors is more important than burnt offerings, which is a theme in Leviticus 2:16.
Mark 12:33: And to love him with all the heart, and with all the understanding, and with all the soul, and with all the strength, and to love [his] neighbour as himself, is more than all whole burnt offerings and sacrifices.
Contradiction with Psalm 51:16
Suggests God does not delight in sacrifice, conflicting with the commands in Leviticus 2:16.
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 Isaiah 1:11
Questions the need for sacrifices when obedience and righteousness are lacking, contrasting Leviticus 2:16's focus on offerings.
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 Matthew 9:13
Quotes desire for mercy not sacrifice, opposing the sacrificial focus of Leviticus 2:16.
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 Micah 6:6-8
Discusses what God truly requires, moving beyond sacrificial rituals like those in Leviticus 2:16.
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?]