Contradictions and Paradoxes in Leviticus 2:8

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Leviticus 2:8 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Leviticus 2:8. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, God wanted people to bring special gifts made of food to Him. The priest would then take these gifts and offer them to God at the altar.

Leviticus 2:8: And thou shalt bring the meat offering that is made of these things unto the LORD: and when it is presented unto the priest, he shall bring it unto the altar.

Contradiction with Matthew 9:13

This verse promotes mercy and knowledge of God above offerings, contrasting with Leviticus 2:8 which specifies the presentation of offerings.

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 Hebrews 10:4

This verse states that it is impossible for the blood of bulls and goats to take away sins, contradicting the purpose of offerings presented in Leviticus 2:8.

Hebrews 10:4: For [it is] not possible that the blood of bulls and of goats should take away sins.

Contradiction with Micah 6:6-8

These verses emphasize doing justice, loving kindness, and walking humbly with God as more important than offerings, contrasting with the ritualistic instructions in Leviticus 2:8.

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?]

Contradiction with Psalm 51:16-17

This verse highlights that God desires a contrite heart more than burnt offerings, opposing the focus on offerings in Leviticus 2:8.

Psalm 51:16-17: For thou desirest not sacrifice; else would I give [it]: thou delightest not in burnt offering. [else...: or, that I should]

Contradiction with Isaiah 1:11-13

Here God expresses disinterest in offerings and rituals, which contradicts the command to bring offerings in Leviticus 2:8.

Isaiah 1:11-13: 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]
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