Contradiction with Jeremiah 7:21-23
These verses say God did not speak to the Israelites about burnt offerings and sacrifices when they left Egypt, suggesting obedience is more important than offerings for atonement, which contrasts with the atonement through sacrifice described in Leviticus 6:7.
Jeremiah 7:21-23: Thus saith the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel; Put your burnt offerings unto your sacrifices, and eat flesh.
Contradiction with Hosea 6:6
This verse emphasizes that God desires mercy and knowledge of Him rather than burnt offerings, contradicting the idea of atonement through sacrifices mentioned in Leviticus 6:7.
Hosea 6:6: For I desired mercy, and not sacrifice; and the knowledge of God more than burnt offerings.
Contradiction with Micah 6:6-8
These verses argue that God does not delight in sacrifices like burnt offerings, highlighting doing justice and loving kindness as more important, which contrasts with the sacrificial atonement described in Leviticus 6:7.
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 Psalm 51:16-17
This passage states that God does not delight in sacrifice and burnt offerings, suggesting a broken spirit is more desirable, contradicting the reliance on sacrifices for atonement seen in Leviticus 6:7.
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
These verses express God's disdain for the multitude of sacrifices and emphasize the importance of seeking justice and righteousness, which opposes the sacrificial atonement practice in Leviticus 6:7.
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
One potential contradiction in Leviticus 6:7 could be the concept of forgiveness and atonement through specific rituals or sacrifices. Some may argue it's inconsistent with the idea that moral and ethical behavior, rather than ritual, should be the primary path to forgiveness and redemption. This could conflict with more modern views that emphasize internal change and repentance over external acts.