Contradiction with Hebrews 10:4
Asserts that it is not possible for the blood of bulls and goats to take away sins, contradicting the efficacy of sin offerings in Leviticus 4:31.
Hebrews 10:4: For [it is] not possible that the blood of bulls and of goats should take away sins.
Contradiction with Psalm 40:6
Indicates that God does not desire burnt offerings and sacrifices, which contrasts with the instructions for sin offerings in Leviticus 4:31.
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 Isaiah 1:11
Suggests God is not pleased with the multitude of sacrifices, countering the ritualistic offering described in Leviticus 4:31.
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
Emphasizes desire for mercy, not sacrifice, opposing the requirement for sin offerings as in Leviticus 4:31.
Hosea 6:6: For I desired mercy, and not sacrifice; and the knowledge of God more than burnt offerings.
Contradiction with Matthew 9:13
Speaks to God's preference for mercy over sacrifice, contradicting the sacrificial prescription in Leviticus 4:31.
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 Amos 5:22
Declares that God will not accept offerings or view peace offerings, challenging the practice of sin offerings like in Leviticus 4:31.
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]
Paradox #1
Leviticus 4:31 talks about animal sacrifice for forgiveness. The moral conflict here could be about whether it's right to kill animals for spiritual reasons. Some people may feel this is at odds with the idea of being kind and merciful.