Contradictions and Paradoxes in Leviticus 3:9

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Leviticus 3:9 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Leviticus 3:9. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, this verse tells us that when people in the Bible times gave a special gift to God to show they wanted peace, they had to follow certain rules about what parts of the animal to use. It was important to give their best to God to show their love and respect.

Leviticus 3:9: And he shall offer of the sacrifice of the peace offering an offering made by fire unto the LORD; the fat thereof, [and] the whole rump, it shall he take off hard by the backbone; and the fat that covereth the inwards, and all the fat that [is] upon the inwards,

Contradiction with Leviticus 11:7

Leviticus 11:7 declares swine unclean, contradicting the notion of offering any animal part like the fat tail as pure.

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 Acts 10:15

Acts 10:15 indicates that what God has cleansed should not be considered impure or unclean, contradicting dietary restrictions in Leviticus.

Acts 10:15: And the voice [spake] unto him again the second time, What God hath cleansed, [that] call not thou common.

Contradiction with Isaiah 66:3

Isaiah 66:3 compares offering sacrifices to committing offensive acts, challenging the idea of ritual offerings.

Isaiah 66:3: He that killeth an ox [is as if] he slew a man; he that sacrificeth a lamb, [as if] he cut off a dog's neck; he that offereth an oblation, [as if he offered] swine's blood; he that burneth incense, [as if] he blessed an idol. Yea, they have chosen their own ways, and their soul delighteth in their abominations. [lamb: or, kid] [burneth: Heb. maketh a memorial of]

Contradiction with Hebrews 10:8-9

Hebrews 10:8-9 states that God takes no pleasure in burnt offerings and sacrifices, conflicting with their detailed prescriptions in Leviticus 3:9.

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;

Paradox #1

The scientific conflict with Leviticus 3:9 revolves around the detailed instructions for animal sacrifice. In modern science, especially in terms of ethics, animal sacrifice for religious purposes is generally viewed as unnecessary and inhumane. Moreover, the description of offering fat and specific parts of animals contradicts modern understanding of resource conservation and the view that meat and animal products should be used more sustainably and not wasted through burning.

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