Contradictions and Paradoxes in Leviticus 8:17

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Leviticus 8:17 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Leviticus 8:17. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Leviticus, this verse shows that God told Moses to burn the bull's body and all its parts outside the camp. This was done to follow God's special instructions for keeping things clean and holy.

Leviticus 8:17: But the bullock, and his hide, his flesh, and his dung, he burnt with fire without the camp; as the LORD commanded Moses.

Contradiction with Hebrews 10:4

Explains that the blood of bulls and goats cannot take away sins, which contradicts the sacrificial system described in Leviticus 8:17.

Hebrews 10:4: For [it is] not possible that the blood of bulls and of goats should take away sins.

Contradiction with Isaiah 1:11

Indicates that God has no delight in burnt offerings, which contradicts the practices in Leviticus 8:17.

Isaiah 1:11: 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]

Contradiction with Psalm 51:16

States that God does not delight in sacrifice, which implies a contradiction with the ritual importance described in Leviticus 8:17.

Psalm 51:16: For thou desirest not sacrifice; else would I give [it]: thou delightest not in burnt offering. [else...: or, that I should]

Contradiction with Hosea 6:6

Emphasizes desire for mercy, not sacrifice, contrasting the sacrificial practices in Leviticus 8:17.

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 6:6, emphasizing mercy over sacrifice, contradicting the focus on offerings in Leviticus 8:17.

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 Amos 5:22

God expresses disdain for burnt offerings and sacrifices, conflicting with the sacrificial acts in Leviticus 8:17.

Amos 5:22: Though ye offer me burnt offerings and your meat offerings, I will not accept [them]: neither will I regard the peace offerings of your fat beasts. [peace...: or, thank offerings]
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