Contradictions and Paradoxes in Leviticus 7:36

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Leviticus 7:36 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Leviticus 7:36. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, God told the people of Israel to give special gifts to the priests as a rule that would last forever, starting from when they became priests. This was to show that God would always take care of them and their families.

Leviticus 7:36: Which the LORD commanded to be given them of the children of Israel, in the day that he anointed them, [by] a statute for ever throughout their generations.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:31-33

These verses emphasize seeking God's kingdom rather than focusing on material provisions, contrasting with Leviticus 7:36's focus on priestly entitlements.

Matthew 6:31-33: Therefore take no thought, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed?

Contradiction with Hebrews 7:27

This verse highlights that Christ offered Himself once for all, differing from the repeated priestly duties described in Leviticus 7:36.

Hebrews 7:27: Who needeth not daily, as those high priests, to offer up sacrifice, first for his own sins, and then for the people's: for this he did once, when he offered up himself.

Contradiction with Hebrews 10:8-10

It indicates that God takes no pleasure in offerings and sacrifices, contrasting the command of priestly dues in Leviticus 7:36.

Hebrews 10:8-10: 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 Psalm 51:16-17

Emphasizes God’s preference for repentance over sacrifices, contrasting with the ritualistic focus in Leviticus 7:36.

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 1 Samuel 15:22

States that obedience is better than sacrifice, offering a contrast to the sacrificial systems described in Leviticus 7:36.

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.

Paradox #1

Some people note that there might be inconsistencies in the biblical laws regarding priestly portions and their allocations in Leviticus compared to other books like Deuteronomy. These variations could be seen as contradictions in the exact details of ritual practices and offerings.

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