Contradiction with Matthew 5:17
Jesus declares that He came not to destroy the law but to fulfill it, which suggests a transformation or fulfillment of the sacrificial system mentioned in Leviticus 4:12.
Matthew 5:17: Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil.
Contradiction with Hebrews 10:4
States that it is impossible for the blood of bulls and goats to take away sins, contrasting with the role of animal sacrifices for atonement in Leviticus 4:12.
Hebrews 10:4: For [it is] not possible that the blood of bulls and of goats should take away sins.
Contradiction with Psalm 51:16-17
Emphasizes that God does not delight in sacrifices but in a contrite heart, contradicting the reliance on sacrifices as described in Leviticus 4:12.
Psalm 51:16-17: For thou desirest not sacrifice; else would I give [it]: thou delightest not in burnt offering. [else...: or, that I should]
Contradiction with Isaiah 1:11
This verse questions the value of sacrifices and burnt offerings, suggesting they are not desired by God, in contrast to the practice commanded in Leviticus 4:12.
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
God desires mercy and the knowledge of Himself more than burnt offerings, which contradicts the sacrificial requirements in Leviticus 4:12.
Hosea 6:6: For I desired mercy, and not sacrifice; and the knowledge of God more than burnt offerings.