Contradictions and Paradoxes in Leviticus 4:14

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Leviticus 4:14 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Leviticus 4:14. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, when people realize they've done something wrong, everyone should work together to say sorry by giving a young bull to God. This helps them be friends with God again.

Leviticus 4:14: When the sin, which they have sinned against it, is known, then the congregation shall offer a young bullock for the sin, and bring him before the tabernacle of the congregation.

Contradiction with Hebrews 10:4

This verse suggests that it is not possible for the blood of bulls and goats to take away sins, which contrasts with Leviticus 4:14's implication of atonement through animal sacrifice.

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

This verse highlights that God does not delight in sacrifice but rather in a broken spirit and contrite heart, which contrasts with the sacrificial system suggested in Leviticus 4:14.

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 criticizes the multitude of sacrifices and suggests that God does not take pleasure in the blood of animals, offering a contradiction to the sacrificial offerings indicated in Leviticus 4:14.

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, not sacrifice, suggesting a contradiction to the sacrificial practices outlined and enforced in Leviticus 4:14.

Hosea 6:6: For I desired mercy, and not sacrifice; and the knowledge of God more than burnt offerings.

Contradiction with Micah 6:6-8

These verses question the efficacy of sacrifices and instead emphasize acting justly and loving mercy, which contrasts with the sin offerings described in Leviticus 4:14.

Micah 6:6-8: Wherewith shall I come before the LORD, [and] bow myself before the high God? shall I come before him with burnt offerings, with calves of a year old? [of a...: Heb. sons of a year?]
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