Contradiction with Isaiah 1:11
This verse questions the value of sacrifices, which contrasts with Leviticus 4:24 that prescribes a specific animal sacrifice for atonement.
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 Hebrews 10:4
It states that it is not possible for the blood of bulls and goats to take away sins, contradicting the idea in Leviticus 4:24 where such a sacrifice is required for sin.
Hebrews 10:4: For [it is] not possible that the blood of bulls and of goats should take away sins.
Contradiction with Hosea 6:6
Emphasizes that God desires mercy and not sacrifice, contradicting the necessity of a sacrifice as detailed in Leviticus 4:24.
Hosea 6:6: For I desired mercy, and not sacrifice; and the knowledge of God more than burnt offerings.
Contradiction with Matthew 9:13
Jesus reiterates the idea that God desires mercy, not sacrifice, challenging the ritualistic view seen in Leviticus 4:24.
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 Psalm 51:16
States that God does not delight in sacrifice, which conflicts with the instructions in Leviticus 4:24.
Psalm 51:16: For thou desirest not sacrifice; else would I give [it]: thou delightest not in burnt offering. [else...: or, that I should]
Contradiction with Amos 5:22
God expresses disinterest in offerings and sacrifices, directly opposing the requirement in Leviticus 4:24.
Amos 5:22: Though ye offer me burnt offerings and your meat offerings, I will not accept [them]: neither will I regard the peace offerings of your fat beasts. [peace...: or, thank offerings]
Contradiction with Jeremiah 7:22
Claims that God did not speak about sacrifices when bringing the Israelites out of Egypt, contrasting with the sacrificial commands in Leviticus.
Jeremiah 7:22: For I spake not unto your fathers, nor commanded them in the day that I brought them out of the land of Egypt, concerning burnt offerings or sacrifices: [concerning: Heb. concerning the matter of]
Paradox #1
A potential contradiction in this verse could relate to the practice of animal sacrifice, which is described as a method to atone for sins. Scientifically, there's no evidence that the physical act of sacrificing an animal can influence or change personal behavior or internal spiritual states, as modern views on ethics and psychology suggest that personal growth and change happen through understanding and modifying one's actions and mindset. Thus, the practice may conflict with contemporary understanding of morality and personal development.
Paradox #2
In Leviticus 4:24, an animal is sacrificed to atone for sin. The moral conflict arises when considering the use of animal sacrifice in religious rituals, which might clash with modern views on animal rights and compassion. Additionally, some may see inconsistency in the idea of using one innocent being's life to cleanse another's wrongdoing.