Contradictions and Paradoxes in Leviticus 9:5

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Leviticus 9:5 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Leviticus 9:5. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, all the people came together to follow God's instructions and stood in front of the special tent where they could be close to God. They wanted to show that they were ready to listen to God and do what He asked.

Leviticus 9:5: And they brought [that] which Moses commanded before the tabernacle of the congregation: and all the congregation drew near and stood before the LORD.

Contradiction with Matthew 9:13

Leviticus 9:5 mentions offerings to God, while Matthew 9:13 emphasizes mercy over sacrifice.

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

In contrast to Leviticus 9:5's focus on sacrificial offerings, Hosea 6:6 speaks of God desiring mercy and knowledge of Him rather than burnt offerings.

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

Leviticus 9:5 involves formal sacrifices, whereas Psalm 51:16-17 suggests God prefers a broken spirit and contrite heart over sacrifices.

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

Leviticus 9:5 indicates a specific ritual, yet Amos 5:21-24 shows God rejecting rituals and sacrifices that are not accompanied by justice and righteousness.

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 Isaiah 1:11-17

While Leviticus 9:5 deals with ritual sacrifice, Isaiah 1:11-17 describes God's discontent with sacrifices when they are not coupled with righteous behavior.

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]
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