Contradiction with Exodus 20:13
Leviticus 3:8 requires the killing of an animal for sacrifice, whereas Exodus 20:13 commands "Thou shalt not kill."
Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.
Contradiction with Hosea 6:6
Leviticus 3:8 focuses on sacrificial rituals, while Hosea 6:6 states that God desires mercy, not sacrifice.
Hosea 6:6: For I desired mercy, and not sacrifice; and the knowledge of God more than burnt offerings.
Contradiction with Isaiah 1:11
Leviticus 3:8 involves animal sacrifices, but Isaiah 1:11 points out that God takes no pleasure in the blood of animals.
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 50:9-10
Leviticus 3:8 prescribes specific offerings, whereas Psalm 50:9-10 declares that God does not need animals from human offerings.
Psalm 50:9-10: I will take no bullock out of thy house, [nor] he goats out of thy folds.
Contradiction with Matthew 9:13
Leviticus 3:8 commands sacrifices, while Matthew 9:13 quotes Jesus desiring mercy and not 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 Hebrews 10:8-10
Leviticus 3:8 mandates animal sacrifices, but Hebrews 10:8-10 explains that God prefers obedience over burnt offerings.
Hebrews 10:8-10: 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;
Paradox #1
Leviticus 3:8 involves instructions about animal sacrifice. A contradiction could arise if one values animal rights and opposes causing harm to animals. The instruction conflicts with the belief that animals should not suffer or be killed for religious rituals.