Contradictions and Paradoxes in Leviticus 4:27

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Leviticus 4:27 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Leviticus 4:27. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, if one of the everyday people makes a mistake without knowing it's wrong and breaks one of God's rules, they are still considered guilty. It means they need to understand what they did wrong and learn to do better next time.

Leviticus 4:27: And if any one of the common people sin through ignorance, while he doeth [somewhat against] any of the commandments of the LORD [concerning things] which ought not to be done, and be guilty; [any one: Heb. any soul] [common...: Heb. people of the land]

Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:20

This verse emphasizes individual responsibility for sin, contradicting the notion of a communal approach towards atonement found in Leviticus 4:27.

Ezekiel 18:20: The soul that sinneth, it shall die. The son shall not bear the iniquity of the father, neither shall the father bear the iniquity of the son: the righteousness of the righteous shall be upon him, and the wickedness of the wicked shall be upon him.

Contradiction with Romans 3:23

This verse states that all have sinned, which contradicts the idea that only if a soul sins through ignorance they require a specific sin offering.

Romans 3:23: For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;

Contradiction with Hebrews 10:4

This verse mentions the insufficiency of animal sacrifices for the remission of sins, contradicting the effectiveness of sin offerings as stated in Leviticus 4:27.

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 God's preference for a contrite heart over sacrifices, seemingly contradicting the emphasis on ritual offerings in Leviticus 4:27.

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 John 1:9

This verse suggests confession and divine forgiveness without mention of a sacrificial offering, differing from the sacrificial requirement in Leviticus 4:27.

1 John 1:9: If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us [our] sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

Contradiction with Isaiah 1:11

This verse questions the value of multiple sacrifices, contradicting the necessity of offerings described in Leviticus 4:27.

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]
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