Contradictions and Paradoxes in Leviticus 4:4

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

According to Moses, this verse tells people to bring an animal to God as a special gift and to say sorry for mistakes. By putting a hand on the animal's head, they show they are giving their mistakes to God so everything can be okay again.

Leviticus 4:4: And he shall bring the bullock unto the door of the tabernacle of the congregation before the LORD; and shall lay his hand upon the bullock's head, and kill the bullock before the LORD.

Contradiction with Hebrews 10:4

Leviticus 4:4 discusses animal sacrifice for atonement, whereas Hebrews 10:4 declares that it is not possible for the blood of bulls and goats to take away sins.

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

In Leviticus 4:4, God commands the sacrifice of a bullock for sin, but in Isaiah 1:11, God expresses discontent with the multitude of sacrifices.

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

While Leviticus 4:4 prescribes sacrifice for sin, Hosea 6:6 emphasizes that God desires mercy rather than sacrifice.

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

Contradiction with Psalm 51:16

Leviticus 4:4 outlines sacrificial requirements, yet Psalm 51:16 states that God does not delight in sacrifice or take pleasure in burnt offerings.

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 Matthew 9:13

Leviticus 4:4 speaks of sacrifices for atonement, whereas Jesus in Matthew 9:13 emphasizes mercy over sacrificial offerings.

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

The potential contradiction in Leviticus 4:4 could be the requirement for animal sacrifice, which conflicts with modern values concerning animal rights and the ethical treatment of animals. Some people might see it as inconsistent with the idea of compassion and care for all living beings.

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