Contradiction with Matthew 9:13
Leviticus 3:12 deals with animal sacrifice, particularly offering a goat, while Matthew 9:13 emphasizes mercy over sacrifice.
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 Isaiah 1:11
Leviticus gives instructions on animal sacrifices, whereas Isaiah questions the value of such 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 Hebrews 10:4
Where Leviticus prescribes animal sacrifices for atonement, Hebrews 10:4 states it is impossible for the blood of animals to take away sins.
Hebrews 10:4: For [it is] not possible that the blood of bulls and of goats should take away sins.
Contradiction with Psalm 50:9-13
Leviticus discusses offerings to God, but Psalm 50 emphasizes that God does not need animal sacrifices.
Psalm 50:9-13: I will take no bullock out of thy house, [nor] he goats out of thy folds.
Contradiction with Amos 5:22
Leviticus outlines proper sacrifice procedures, yet Amos says that God does not accept such offerings if not accompanied by justice.
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]
Contradiction with Hosea 6:6
This verse highlights a preference for mercy over sacrificial offerings, contrasting with the sacrificial system laid out in Leviticus.
Hosea 6:6: For I desired mercy, and not sacrifice; and the knowledge of God more than burnt offerings.