Leviticus 7:30 Contradictions and Paradoxes

According to Moses, this verse means that God wanted the people to bring special gifts, like the fat and the breast of the animal, to say thank you and honor Him. The person would lift up the breast as a way to show they were giving it to God with love.

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 15:22

This verse emphasizes obedience over sacrifice, contrasting the ritualistic command in Leviticus 7:30.

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

Prioritizes mercy and knowledge of God over burnt offerings.

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

Contradiction with Matthew 9:13

Jesus quotes Hosea, emphasizing mercy over sacrifice, conflicting with the sacrificial ritual 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 Micah 6:6-8

Emphasizes justice, mercy, and humility over burnt offerings and sacrifices.

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

Highlights a contrite heart over ceremonial sacrifices.

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 Hebrews 10:8-9

Suggests God's preference for doing His will over sacrifices.

Hebrews 10:8-9: Above when he said, Sacrifice and offering and burnt offerings and [offering] for sin thou wouldest not, neither hadst pleasure [therein]; which are offered by the law;

Contradiction with Isaiah 1:11-17

Criticizes empty rituals and places importance on seeking justice over sacrifices.

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]