Contradictions and Paradoxes in Leviticus 4:26

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Leviticus 4:26 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Leviticus 4:26. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, when someone does something wrong, God asked them to burn the fat of an animal on a special table to say sorry. This way, the priest helps them be friends with God again, and God forgives them.

Leviticus 4:26: And he shall burn all his fat upon the altar, as the fat of the sacrifice of peace offerings: and the priest shall make an atonement for him as concerning his sin, and it shall be forgiven him.

Contradiction with Hebrews 10:4

It is not possible that the blood of bulls and goats should take away sins, questioning the efficacy of animal sacrifices in Leviticus 4:26.

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 expresses disinterest in the multitude of sacrifices, which contrasts with Leviticus 4:26's instruction for sin offerings.

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 40:6

States that God does not desire sacrifice and offering, which contradicts the sacrificial instructions in Leviticus 4:26.

Psalm 40:6: Sacrifice and offering thou didst not desire; mine ears hast thou opened: burnt offering and sin offering hast thou not required. [opened: Heb. digged]

Contradiction with Hosea 6:6

Emphasizes that God desires mercy and not sacrifice, contradicting the need for a sin offering in Leviticus 4:26.

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

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 15:22

Declares that obedience is better than sacrifice, which contrasts with the sacrifice requirement in Leviticus 4:26.

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.

Paradox #1

The moral conflict in this verse can arise from the idea that forgiveness for a wrongdoing is achieved through a ritual animal sacrifice. Some people might find it inconsistent with the belief that genuine repentance and ethical behavior should be enough for forgiveness, without the need for a physical offering or sacrifice. Additionally, this practice may seem outdated and at odds with modern views on animal rights and compassion.

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