Contradiction with Hebrews 10:1-10
The passage emphasizes that the law, including offerings, is a shadow of good things to come, and not the very image, which signifies the coming of Christ as the ultimate offering, contrasting with the continuation of grain offerings like those in Leviticus 2:3.
Hebrews 10:1-10: For the law having a shadow of good things to come, [and] not the very image of the things, can never with those sacrifices which they offered year by year continually make the comers thereunto perfect.
Contradiction with Mark 7:18-19
Jesus declares all foods clean, contradicting the ceremonial laws of cleanliness, including those concerning grain offerings in Leviticus.
Mark 7:18-19: Because it entereth not into his heart, but into the belly, and goeth out into the draught, purging all meats?
Contradiction with Colossians 2:16-17
Suggests not being judged on food or drink offerings, which can be seen as a contradiction to Leviticus 2:3’s regulations on grain offerings.
Colossians 2:16-17: Let no man therefore judge you in meat, or in drink, or in respect of an holyday, or of the new moon, or of the sabbath [days]: [in meat...: or, for eating and drinking] [respect: or, part]
Contradiction with Galatians 5:18
States that those led by the Spirit are not under the law, which includes ceremonial laws like those in Leviticus regarding offerings.
Galatians 5:18: But if ye be led of the Spirit, ye are not under the law.
Contradiction with Matthew 12:1-8
Jesus prioritizes mercy over sacrifice, suggesting a shift from strict adherence to ceremonial laws like those in Leviticus 2:3 towards a focus on compassion.
Matthew 12:1-8: At that time Jesus went on the sabbath day through the corn; and his disciples were an hungred, and began to pluck the ears of corn, and to eat.
Contradiction with Romans 14:17
Emphasizes that the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking, which contrasts with the importance of offerings in Leviticus.
Romans 14:17: For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost.
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 8:8
States that food does not bring us closer to God, which contradicts the Levitical focus on offerings as a means of drawing near to God.
1 Corinthians 8:8: But meat commendeth us not to God: for neither, if we eat, are we the better; neither, if we eat not, are we the worse. [are we the better: or, have we the more] [are we the worse: or, have we the less]
Contradiction with John 4:21-24
Jesus speaks of worshiping in spirit and truth rather than in specific locations or through ceremonial offerings like those in Leviticus.
John 4:21-24: Jesus saith unto her, Woman, believe me, the hour cometh, when ye shall neither in this mountain, nor yet at Jerusalem, worship the Father.
Paradox #1
This verse specifically refers to instructions for a grain offering, indicating a portion for the priests. The potential moral conflict could arise in the perceived exclusivity or favoritism toward the priests, which might be seen as contrasting with broader messages of equality or serving the greater good. This could create tension between religious duties and notions of fairness.