Contradictions and Paradoxes in Leviticus 7:8

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Leviticus 7:8 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Leviticus 7:8. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, who is believed to have written this book, when people give a special gift to God by burning it, the priest who helps them with the offering can keep the animal's skin for himself. This was a way to thank the priest for his work.

Leviticus 7:8: And the priest that offereth any man's burnt offering, [even] the priest shall have to himself the skin of the burnt offering which he hath offered.

Contradiction with Matthew 10:8

This verse instructs to "freely give" whereas Leviticus 7:8 allows the priest to receive the skin of a burnt offering, implying a form of payment or reward.

Matthew 10:8: Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out devils: freely ye have received, freely give.

Contradiction with Acts 8:20

Peter rebukes Simon for thinking the gift of God can be purchased with money, contrasting with the transactional nature of Leviticus 7:8.

Acts 8:20: But Peter said unto him, Thy money perish with thee, because thou hast thought that the gift of God may be purchased with money.

Contradiction with Proverbs 23:23

Advises to "buy the truth, and sell it not," suggesting spiritual matters should not have a transactional element, unlike Leviticus 7:8.

Proverbs 23:23: Buy the truth, and sell [it] not; [also] wisdom, and instruction, and understanding.

Contradiction with Micah 3:11

Criticizes priests who judge for reward, contrasting the rewarding of priests in Leviticus 7:8 with the negative portrayal of similar behavior.

Micah 3:11: The heads thereof judge for reward, and the priests thereof teach for hire, and the prophets thereof divine for money: yet will they lean upon the LORD, and say, [Is] not the LORD among us? none evil can come upon us. [and say: Heb. saying]

Paradox #1

Leviticus 7:8 deals with rules about offerings and benefits for priests. Some people might see a contradiction in how certain offerings were handled or distributed differently among priests in other parts of the Bible, leading to questions about consistency in priestly rights and duties. However, these differences often relate to specific historical or cultural contexts.

Paradox #2

Leviticus 7:8 talks about priests keeping the skins of animals sacrificed as burnt offerings. A contradiction might arise because some people see religious leaders benefiting materially from offerings given by the community, which could seem self-serving or greedy, conflicting with the idea of spiritual service and humility. Other people might see this as fair compensation for their religious work. This difference in views could lead to moral inconsistency.

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