Contradictions and Paradoxes in Leviticus 3:13

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Leviticus 3:13 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Leviticus 3:13. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, this verse is about making a special gift to God by placing a hand on an animal and then giving it to God in a special way. It shows how people used to say sorry and thank you to God in a very serious ceremony.

Leviticus 3:13: And he shall lay his hand upon the head of it, and kill it before the tabernacle of the congregation: and the sons of Aaron shall sprinkle the blood thereof upon the altar round about.

Contradiction with Leviticus 17:11

This verse highlights that it is the blood that makes atonement for the soul, contrasting with Leviticus 3:13, which involves the sacrifice without specific mention of blood as atonement.

Leviticus 17:11: For the life of the flesh [is] in the blood: and I have given it to you upon the altar to make an atonement for your souls: for it [is] the blood [that] maketh an atonement for the soul.

Contradiction with Hebrews 10:4

It states that it is not possible for the blood of bulls and goats to take away sins, which contradicts the idea of animal sacrifices like in Leviticus 3:13 being effective for atonement.

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

Contradiction with Psalm 51:16

This verse suggests God does not delight in sacrifice or burnt offerings, which contradicts the detailed instructions for sacrificial offerings in Leviticus 3:13.

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 Hosea 6:6

States that God desires mercy, not sacrifice, which contradicts the emphasis on sacrificial rituals in Leviticus 3:13.

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

Contradiction with Isaiah 1:11

This verse questions the value of sacrifices, which contrasts with the sacrificial practice described in Leviticus 3:13.

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]

Paradox #1

Leviticus 3:13 involves instructions for animal sacrifices, which some people see as a contradiction because it involves taking the life of an animal for religious purposes. This may conflict with beliefs about the sanctity of all living beings or modern views on animal rights and welfare.

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