Contradiction with Leviticus 10:1-2
Contradicts the orderly instructions on burnt offerings with the notion of fire lighting punishment for improper sacrifice.
Leviticus 10:1-2: And Nadab and Abihu, the sons of Aaron, took either of them his censer, and put fire therein, and put incense thereon, and offered strange fire before the LORD, which he commanded them not.
Contradiction with 1 Samuel 15:22
Raises the importance of obedience over ritual sacrifices, challenging the necessity of sin offerings.
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 Psalm 51:16-17
Emphasizes a contrite heart over ritualistic sin offerings, questioning the efficacy of prescribed sacrifices in atonement.
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 Hosea 6:6
Prioritizes mercy and knowledge of God over burnt offerings, suggesting a deviation from ritual sacrifice as essential in divine relationship.
Hosea 6:6: For I desired mercy, and not sacrifice; and the knowledge of God more than burnt offerings.
Contradiction with Matthew 9:13
Reaffirms the preference for mercy over sacrifice, undermining the centrality of offerings prescribed in Leviticus.
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
States the impossibility of animal blood taking away sins, which contradicts the efficacy of sin offerings in Levitical law.
Hebrews 10:4: For [it is] not possible that the blood of bulls and of goats should take away sins.