Contradictions and Paradoxes in Leviticus 3:1

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Leviticus 3:1 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Leviticus 3:1. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, this verse explains that when someone wants to make an offering to God for peace, they should bring a perfect animal, like a cow, without any problems. It shows the importance of giving God the best we have to make sure we live in peace with Him.

Leviticus 3:1: And if his oblation [be] a sacrifice of peace offering, if he offer [it] of the herd; whether [it be] a male or female, he shall offer it without blemish before the LORD.

Contradiction with Psalm 51:16

This verse states that God does not delight in sacrifice, contradicting the requirement of offering a sacrifice in Leviticus 3:1.

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 Hebrews 10:4

This indicates that it is not possible for the blood of bulls and goats to take away sins, opposing the sacrificial system presented in Leviticus 3:1.

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

Contradiction with Isaiah 1:11

God questions the value of numerous sacrifices, contradicting the necessity of such offerings as outlined in Leviticus 3:1.

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

God expresses a preference for mercy and knowledge of Him over burnt offerings, which contrasts with the sacrificial instructions in Leviticus 3:1.

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

Contradiction with Amos 5:22

God declares He will not accept offerings or regard peace offerings, despite their practice in Leviticus 3:1.

Amos 5:22: Though ye offer me burnt offerings and your meat offerings, I will not accept [them]: neither will I regard the peace offerings of your fat beasts. [peace...: or, thank offerings]
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