Contradictions and Paradoxes in Leviticus 9:17

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Leviticus 9:17 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Leviticus 9:17. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, the author of Leviticus, this verse is about a special gift given to God. The priest took a little bit of the meat as an offering, put it on the altar, and burned it to show their love and thanks to God.

Leviticus 9:17: And he brought the meat offering, and took an handful thereof, and burnt [it] upon the altar, beside the burnt sacrifice of the morning. [took...: Heb. filled his hand out of it]

Contradiction with Hebrews 10:4

This verse states it is not possible for the blood of bulls and goats to take away sins, contradicting Leviticus 9:17 which involves an offering for sin.

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

Contradiction with Hosea 6:6

This verse emphasizes desiring mercy and knowledge of God rather than burnt offerings, contradicting the ceremonial focus in Leviticus 9:17.

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

Contradiction with Psalm 51:16-17

This verse suggests God does not delight in sacrifice, but in a contrite heart, which contrasts with the sacrificial ritual described in Leviticus 9:17.

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 Matthew 9:13

Jesus emphasizes mercy over sacrifice, challenging the necessity of offerings as seen in Leviticus 9:17.

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 Isaiah 1:11

This verse questions the multitude of sacrifices, which contrasts with the offering in Leviticus 9:17 as part of the ritual process.

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]
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