Contradictions and Paradoxes in Leviticus 5:9

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Leviticus 5:9 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Leviticus 5:9. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, God wants people to say sorry when they do something wrong. They would sprinkle some special animal's blood on an altar to show they were sorry and to make things right with God.

Leviticus 5:9: And he shall sprinkle of the blood of the sin offering upon the side of the altar; and the rest of the blood shall be wrung out at the bottom of the altar: it [is] a sin offering.

Contradiction with Isaiah 1:11

This verse questions the value of sacrifices, suggesting God does not delight in them, which contrasts with Leviticus 5:9 that prescribes specific sacrificial rituals for atonement.

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

Here, God desires mercy and knowledge of Him more than burnt offerings, which contradicts the sacrificial instructions given in Leviticus 5:9.

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

The psalmist expresses that God does not delight in sacrifice but rather in a contrite heart, contradicting the detailed sacrificial procedure of Leviticus 5:9.

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 Amos 5:21-22

These verses express God's rejection of the Israelites' offerings and assemblies, which contrasts with the sacrificial practices commanded in Leviticus 5:9.

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 Micah 6:6-8

This passage emphasizes justice, mercy, and humility over sacrifices, which contradicts the emphasis on offerings in Leviticus 5:9.

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 or conflict in Leviticus 5:9 could arise from the practice of animal sacrifice, which may be seen as conflicting with modern views on animal rights and ethical treatment of living beings. In contemporary times, the idea of killing animals for religious rituals may clash with the belief in compassion and kindness towards all creatures.

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