Contradiction with Leviticus 11:7
While Leviticus 3:4 describes the internal parts of acceptable offerings, Leviticus 11:7 lists unclean animals not suitable for offerings, presenting a contrast in dietary laws.
Leviticus 11:7: And the swine, though he divide the hoof, and be clovenfooted, yet he cheweth not the cud; he [is] unclean to you.
Contradiction with 1 Samuel 15:22
This verse suggests that obedience is better than sacrifice, contrasting with Leviticus 3:4 which details sacrificial practices.
1 Samuel 15:22: And Samuel said, Hath the LORD [as great] delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of the LORD? Behold, to obey [is] better than sacrifice, [and] to hearken than the fat of rams.
Contradiction with Isaiah 1:11
This verse questions the value of sacrifices, contrasting with Leviticus 3:4's specific instructions on 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 Hosea 6:6
Emphasizes desiring mercy over sacrifice, contrary to the detailed sacrificial instructions in Leviticus 3:4.
Hosea 6:6: For I desired mercy, and not sacrifice; and the knowledge of God more than burnt offerings.
Contradiction with Hebrews 10:8-9
Suggests that God takes no pleasure in sacrifices, contrasting with the detailed ritualistic procedures in Leviticus 3:4.
Hebrews 10:8-9: Above when he said, Sacrifice and offering and burnt offerings and [offering] for sin thou wouldest not, neither hadst pleasure [therein]; which are offered by the law;