Contradictions and Paradoxes in Leviticus 9:22

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Leviticus 9:22 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Leviticus 9:22. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Leviticus, Aaron waved his hand to bless everyone after giving special gifts to God to say sorry, thank you, and to make peace. It's like saying a big prayer for everyone, hoping they will be happy and safe.

Leviticus 9:22: And Aaron lifted up his hand toward the people, and blessed them, and came down from offering of the sin offering, and the burnt offering, and peace offerings.

Contradiction with Hebrews 10:4

Leviticus 9:22 describes the priestly blessing after a sin offering, but Hebrews 10:4 states that it is not possible for the blood of bulls and goats to take away sins, challenging the efficacy of those offerings.

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

Contradiction with Matthew 9:13

While Leviticus 9:22 involves ritual sacrifice, Matthew 9:13 emphasizes mercy rather than sacrifice, contrasting with the focus on offerings.

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 Hosea 6:6

This verse contrasts with the ritual emphasis in Leviticus 9:22 by stating that God desires mercy and knowledge of Him more than burnt offerings.

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

Contradiction with Isaiah 1:11

Here, God questions the value of sacrifices, conflicting with the practice of sacrificial offerings emphasized in Leviticus 9:22.

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 Amos 5:21-22

God expresses disdain for ritual offerings and assemblies, countering the significance of sacrifices portrayed in Leviticus 9:22.

Amos 5:21-22: I hate, I despise your feast days, and I will not smell in your solemn assemblies. [in...: or, your holy days]

Contradiction with Psalm 40:6

Sacrifices and offerings are not desired by God, as stated here, which contradicts the events and practices in Leviticus 9:22.

Psalm 40:6: Sacrifice and offering thou didst not desire; mine ears hast thou opened: burnt offering and sin offering hast thou not required. [opened: Heb. digged]

Contradiction with Jeremiah 7:22-23

God indicates that He did not command burnt offerings when He brought Israel out of Egypt, emphasizing obedience over sacrifice, contradicting the priority of offerings in Leviticus 9:22.

Jeremiah 7:22-23: For I spake not unto your fathers, nor commanded them in the day that I brought them out of the land of Egypt, concerning burnt offerings or sacrifices: [concerning: Heb. concerning the matter of]
Disclaimer: The content provided at PolarBible.com is for educational purposes only. Readers have the full right to agree or disagree with the interpretations and conclusions presented. We take no responsibility for any actions or decisions taken based on the information shared as Polar Verses.