Contradiction with Proverbs 28:13
This verse states that mercy is obtained through confession and forsaking sins, highlighting mercy over the guilt offering in Leviticus 5:15.
Proverbs 28:13: He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh [them] shall have mercy.
Contradiction with Micah 6:6-8
These verses emphasize acting justly, loving mercy, and walking humbly with God as more important than offerings, contrasting with the offering requirement in Leviticus 5:15.
Micah 6:6-8: Wherewith shall I come before the LORD, [and] bow myself before the high God? shall I come before him with burnt offerings, with calves of a year old? [of a...: Heb. sons of a year?]
Contradiction with Matthew 12:7
Jesus teaches that God desires mercy, not sacrifice, which contrasts with the sacrifice requirement in Leviticus 5:15.
Matthew 12:7: But if ye had known what [this] meaneth, I will have mercy, and not sacrifice, ye would not have condemned the guiltless.
Contradiction with Hosea 6:6
God expresses a preference for mercy over sacrifice, which conflicts with the guilt offering mandate in Leviticus 5:15.
Hosea 6:6: For I desired mercy, and not sacrifice; and the knowledge of God more than burnt offerings.
Contradiction with Psalm 51:16-17
These verses prioritize a broken and contrite heart over sacrifices, contradicting the sacrificial requirement of Leviticus 5:15.
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 Isaiah 1:11-17
God rejects mere offerings without moral righteousness, challenging the idea of offerings as atonement in Leviticus 5:15.
Isaiah 1:11-17: 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]
Paradox #1
The verse in Leviticus talks about making restitution for unintentional sins related to the holy things of the Lord. Some people find a contradiction in the idea of punishing or holding someone accountable for unintended actions, contrasting with the belief that intent is important in moral judgment. This can be seen as inconsistent with some other teachings that emphasize conscience and deliberate choices.
Paradox #2
The contradiction in Leviticus 5:15 might stem from the idea of having to compensate for sins with material offerings, which contradicts the notion of forgiveness being granted based on genuine remorse or faith. Some might see a conflict between the idea of paying for forgiveness and the belief that moral wrongdoing should be resolved through personal change and repentance, not just through sacrificial offerings.