Contradictions and Paradoxes in Leviticus 5:16

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Leviticus 5:16 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Leviticus 5:16. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, this verse means if someone makes a mistake involving something special to God, they should fix it, add a little extra to make it right, and give it to the priest. The priest then helps make things right with God by offering a ram, and God forgives the person for their mistake.

Leviticus 5:16: And he shall make amends for the harm that he hath done in the holy thing, and shall add the fifth part thereto, and give it unto the priest: and the priest shall make an atonement for him with the ram of the trespass offering, and it shall be forgiven him.

Contradiction with Matthew 9:13

This verse emphasizes mercy over sacrifice, which contrasts with Leviticus 5:16's focus on making amends through restitution and 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.

Contradiction with Hebrews 10:4

Asserts that it is impossible for the blood of bulls and goats to take away sins, which challenges the sacrificial restitution described in Leviticus 5:16.

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

Highlights that God desires a contrite heart over sacrifices, which may contradict the prescriptive sacrificial acts in Leviticus 5:16.

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

Critiques and downplays the significance of sacrifices, underscoring justice and righteousness, which opposes the importance given to sacrifices in restitution as described in Leviticus 5:16.

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]

Contradiction with Hosea 6:6

Expresses God’s preference for mercy rather than sacrifice, diverging from the sacrificial remedy prescribed in Leviticus 5:16.

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

Paradox #1

One possible contradiction in Leviticus 5:16 could relate to the concept of restitution and forgiveness. The verse discusses making amends for a wrong by repaying what was taken or harmed, plus an additional penalty. Some might see a conflict between the idea of grace and forgiveness, which suggests freely forgiving wrongs without conditions, and the requirement for compensation, which implies a debt must be paid for forgiveness to be granted. This could be seen as inconsistent with the broader scriptural themes of mercy and unconditional forgiveness.

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