Contradictions and Paradoxes in Leviticus 8:28

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Leviticus 8:28 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Leviticus 8:28. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, this verse shows how offerings were given to God in a special way by burning them, which was pleasing to Him. It's like giving a very special gift to show love and respect for God.

Leviticus 8:28: And Moses took them from off their hands, and burnt [them] on the altar upon the burnt offering: they [were] consecrations for a sweet savour: it [is] an offering made by fire unto the LORD.

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 15:22

Highlights obedience to God's command as more important than sacrifices, whereas Leviticus 8:28 focuses on the ritual offering of sacrifices as an important ceremony.

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

Emphasizes God's desire for mercy and knowledge of Him over burnt offerings, which contrasts with the detailed sacrificial system in Leviticus 8:28.

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 teaches the value of mercy over sacrifice, which contrasts with the detailed sacrificial rituals described in Leviticus 8:28.

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 Psalm 51:16-17

Emphasizes a contrite heart over sacrifices, suggesting personal repentance is more valued than ritual sacrifices like those in Leviticus 8:28.

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 Amos 5:21-24

God expresses disdain for merely ritualistic offerings and demands justice, contrasting with the focus on rituals in Leviticus 8:28.

Amos 5:21-24: I hate, I despise your feast days, and I will not smell in your solemn assemblies. [in...: or, your holy days]

Contradiction with Micah 6:6-8

Prioritizes justice, mercy, and humility over burnt offerings, which contradicts the ritual focus seen in Leviticus 8:28.

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?]
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