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?]