Contradictions and Paradoxes in Leviticus 5:6

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Leviticus 5:6 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Leviticus 5:6. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, when someone does something wrong, they can say "I'm sorry" to God by giving a special gift like a lamb or a small goat. Then, the priest helps them feel better and forgiven for what they did wrong.

Leviticus 5:6: And he shall bring his trespass offering unto the LORD for his sin which he hath sinned, a female from the flock, a lamb or a kid of the goats, for a sin offering; and the priest shall make an atonement for him concerning his sin.

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 15:22

Emphasizes obedience over sacrifice, contradicting the Levitical requirement for a sin offering to atone for wrongdoing.

1 Samuel 15:22: And Samuel said, Hath the LORD [as great] delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of the LORD? Behold, to obey [is] better than sacrifice, [and] to hearken than the fat of rams.

Contradiction with Hosea 6:6

Prefers mercy and knowledge of God rather than burnt offerings, contrasting with the Levitical focus on ritual sacrifice for atonement.

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

Highlights a contrite heart over sacrifices, challenging the necessity of animal offerings for forgiveness as mentioned in Leviticus.

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

Questions the value of sacrifices when moral behavior is lacking, contradicting the straightforward sacrificial remedy in Leviticus.

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 Hebrews 10:4

States that it is impossible for the blood of bulls and goats to take away sins, thereby contradicting the efficacy of atonement through such sacrifices as prescribed in Leviticus 5:6.

Hebrews 10:4: For [it is] not possible that the blood of bulls and of goats should take away sins.

Contradiction with Micah 6:6-8

Argues for justice, mercy, and humility over ritual sacrifice, which contrasts with the Levitical requirement focused solely on offering animals for transgressions.

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?]

Paradox #1

The contradiction in this could be the idea of needing to offer a sacrifice for forgiveness, which can conflict with the concept of a loving and forgiving God who should forgive without requiring a physical offering. Some might feel it's inconsistent with the idea of unconditional forgiveness.

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