Contradictions and Paradoxes in Leviticus 8:12

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Leviticus 8:12 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Leviticus 8:12. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, God wanted Aaron to be very special and pure, so oil was poured on his head to show that he was chosen for an important job. This oil made Aaron feel close to God and ready to do good things.

Leviticus 8:12: And he poured of the anointing oil upon Aaron's head, and anointed him, to sanctify him.

Contradiction with Hebrews 7:26-27

This passage states that Jesus, as a high priest, is holy and did not need the anointing or sacrifices like the Levitical priests, suggesting a different priestly standard.

Hebrews 7:26-27: For such an high priest became us, [who is] holy, harmless, undefiled, separate from sinners, and made higher than the heavens;

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 16:13

David is anointed as king, showing anointing for kingship rather than priesthood, contrasting with Levitical priesthood anointing.

1 Samuel 16:13: Then Samuel took the horn of oil, and anointed him in the midst of his brethren: and the Spirit of the LORD came upon David from that day forward. So Samuel rose up, and went to Ramah.

Contradiction with Hebrews 10:11-12

Contrast with Leviticus 8:12 by showing the difference between continual Old Testament sacrifices and the single sacrifice of Christ.

Hebrews 10:11-12: And every priest standeth daily ministering and offering oftentimes the same sacrifices, which can never take away sins:

Contradiction with Matthew 12:7

Emphasizes mercy over sacrifice, suggesting a shift from ritualistic practices like anointing in Leviticus.

Matthew 12:7: But if ye had known what [this] meaneth, I will have mercy, and not sacrifice, ye would not have condemned the guiltless.

Contradiction with Hosea 6:6

God desires mercy and knowledge of Him rather than burnt offerings, contrasting with the ritualistic anointing in Leviticus.

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