Contradiction with Hebrews 10:4
It states it is not possible for the blood of bulls and goats to take away sins, contradicting the efficacy of sacrificial blood in Leviticus 4:34.
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
Expresses that God does not delight in sacrifice, but in a contrite heart, conflicting with the sacrificial directive in Leviticus 4:34.
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 Hosea 6:6
Emphasizes desire for mercy, not sacrifice, which is in opposition to the sacrificial rituals in Leviticus 4:34.
Hosea 6:6: For I desired mercy, and not sacrifice; and the knowledge of God more than burnt offerings.
Contradiction with Isaiah 1:11
Questions the value of sacrifices of animals, including bullocks and lambs, contrasting with the sacrificial requirements of Leviticus 4:34.
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 Jeremiah 7:22-23
Suggests God did not command sacrifices when He brought Israel out of Egypt, opposing the sacrificial commandment in Leviticus 4:34.
Jeremiah 7:22-23: 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]
Contradiction with Amos 5:21-22
Indicates God's disdain for feast days and offerings, including sacrifices, conflicting with Leviticus 4:34's emphasis on sacrificial practice for atonement.
Amos 5:21-22: I hate, I despise your feast days, and I will not smell in your solemn assemblies. [in...: or, your holy days]
Contradiction with Matthew 9:13
Jesus emphasizes mercy over sacrifice, directly countering the ritual importance given in Leviticus 4:34.
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.
Paradox #1
Leviticus 4:34 describes a specific ritual for atonement involving animal sacrifice. A potential contradiction could arise when considering New Testament teachings, where Jesus' sacrifice is often seen as the ultimate atonement for sins, making animal sacrifices unnecessary. This can create a perceived inconsistency between Old Testament laws and New Testament beliefs.
Paradox #2
The moral conflict here could be related to the practice of animal sacrifice. Some people might find it inconsistent with modern values that emphasize the sanctity of animal life and oppose causing harm to animals. This practice, interpreted as necessary for atonement in ancient times, might appear contradictory to those who believe forgiveness and moral cleansing should not involve taking a life.