Contradiction with Hebrews 10:4
This verse states that it is not possible for the blood of bulls and goats to take away sins, contradicting the efficacy of the sin offering described in Leviticus 4:23.
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 value of sacrifices, suggesting that He takes no pleasure in them, contradicting the purpose of sin offerings in Leviticus 4:23.
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 51:16-17
Emphasizes that God does not delight in sacrifices but in a broken spirit, which contrasts with the ritual requirement of a sacrifice for forgiveness in Leviticus 4:23.
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 1 Samuel 15:22
Stresses obedience over sacrifice, challenging the emphasis on sacrificial offerings for atonement found in Leviticus 4:23.
1 Samuel 15:22: And Samuel said, Hath the LORD [as great] delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of the LORD? Behold, to obey [is] better than sacrifice, [and] to hearken than the fat of rams.
Contradiction with Hosea 6:6
Declares God desires mercy, not sacrifice, contradicting the Levitical law’s focus on sacrifice for sin.
Hosea 6:6: For I desired mercy, and not sacrifice; and the knowledge of God more than burnt offerings.