Contradiction with Hosea 6:6
This verse, emphasizing mercy over sacrifice, contradicts the animal sacrifices commanded in Leviticus 9:18.
Hosea 6:6: For I desired mercy, and not sacrifice; and the knowledge of God more than burnt offerings.
Contradiction with Micah 6:6-8
These verses prioritize justice, mercy, and humility over burnt offerings and sacrifices as mandated in Leviticus 9:18.
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?]
Contradiction with Psalm 51:16-17
Here, God desires a broken spirit and contrite heart rather than sacrifices, opposing the ritual slaughter in Leviticus 9:18.
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 1 Samuel 15:22
Obedience is valued over sacrifice, challenging the sacrificial practices of Leviticus 9:18.
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 Isaiah 1:11-17
God questions the purpose of sacrifices and rituals, focusing on righteous living instead, contradicting the sacrificial system in Leviticus 9:18.
Isaiah 1:11-17: 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]