Contradictions and Paradoxes in Leviticus 3:5

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Leviticus 3:5 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Leviticus 3:5. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, Moses, Aaron's sons are to burn a special gift on the altar, with the smell making God happy. This was a way to show love and respect to God.

Leviticus 3:5: And Aaron's sons shall burn it on the altar upon the burnt sacrifice, which [is] upon the wood that [is] on the fire: [it is] an offering made by fire, of a sweet savour unto the LORD.

Contradiction with Hebrews 10:4

This verse states that it is not possible for the blood of bulls and goats to take away sins, whereas Leviticus 3:5 suggests that the sacrificial offerings are acceptable to the Lord.

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 need for the multitude of sacrifices, indicating they are not pleasing to Him, contradictory to the acceptance described in Leviticus 3:5.

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 Psalm 40:6

This verse suggests that God does not desire sacrifice and offering, which contradicts the requirement and acceptance of offerings mentioned in Leviticus 3:5.

Psalm 40:6: Sacrifice and offering thou didst not desire; mine ears hast thou opened: burnt offering and sin offering hast thou not required. [opened: Heb. digged]
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